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Bateman family World War II letters series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15159
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his ini…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his initial training in Edmonton and while serving overseas with his unit, the 13th Field Regiment , 44th Canadian Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and later as part of the 78th Canadian Field Battery.
Accession Code
BV020.27
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Related Material
See also: Interview with Marianne May Bateman February 22, 1978 - Tracks 1-4. City of Burnaby Archives Item No. MSS137-014-1
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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BC Conference on Post War Reconstruction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53705
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69790
Meeting Date
27-Mar-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69790
Meeting Date
27-Mar-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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The Canadian Legion Total War Effort

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54671
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70770
Meeting Date
26-Nov-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70770
Meeting Date
26-Nov-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Collection of Salvage Material by the Greater Vancouver War Chest Salvage Division

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53792
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69877
Meeting Date
19-Jun-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69877
Meeting Date
19-Jun-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Collection of Used Clothing for Distribution to the Needy and Destitute in the War Devastated Countries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53429
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69513
Meeting Date
30-Jul-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69513
Meeting Date
30-Jul-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Discount on Sale of Tax Sale Properties for Veterans of the 1939-1945 War

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport49465
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
49273
Meeting Date
25-Mar-1946
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
49273
Meeting Date
25-Mar-1946
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Endorsement of Resolution Calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to Assume the Costs of Laying the Mains for the Proposed Water Supply System Plan as Outlined by the Greater Vancouver Water District as a Post War Rehabilitation Scheme

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53313
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69397
Meeting Date
26-Mar-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69397
Meeting Date
26-Mar-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Europe at War \ David Low

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66376
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1941
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book (soft-cover)
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled "Europe at War: A History in Sixty Cartoons with a Narrative Text" by David Low, published by Allen Lane Penguin Books in 1941.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1941
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 book (soft-cover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS155-003
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled "Europe at War: A History in Sixty Cartoons with a Narrative Text" by David Low, published by Allen Lane Penguin Books in 1941.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Note in pencil on front cover reads: "K. Grieve"
Note written in pencil on first page of book reads: "Ken Grieve 3925 Triumph Street, Vancouver, B.C., Sept/41"
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Grant to the Chinese War Relief Fund

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70296
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70296
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Greek War Relied Fund

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54155
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70241
Meeting Date
21-Jun-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70241
Meeting Date
21-Jun-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Notice of Motion re: Post-War Rehabilitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54332
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70419
Meeting Date
8-Nov-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70419
Meeting Date
8-Nov-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Organization of a Burnaby Sub-Committee on Emergent Epidemics in Preparation for any Emergent Epidemic Which May Follow in the Wake of World War II

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53362
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69446
Meeting Date
21-May-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69446
Meeting Date
21-May-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Post-War Projects - Data Compilation by Municipal Engineer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53912
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69998
Meeting Date
6-Nov-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69998
Meeting Date
6-Nov-1944
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Post-War Rehabilitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54130
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70216
Meeting Date
10-May-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70216
Meeting Date
10-May-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Proclamation of War Dated August 25, 1939

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54833
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70936
Meeting Date
6-Sep-1939
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70936
Meeting Date
6-Sep-1939
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Proposal for an Amendment to the Dominion Income War Tax Act to Provide that Illegitimate Children be Considered Dependents Under the Act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54334
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70421
Meeting Date
22-Nov-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70421
Meeting Date
22-Nov-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Proposals Submitted to the Post-war Rehabilitation Committee

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54484
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70582
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70582
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Purchase of a New Fire Truck in Response to the Emergency Caused by the Declaration of War Against Japan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54676
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70775
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70775
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Request for Consideration to Re-Contour the Southern Slope of the Municipality as a Post War Rehabilitation Project

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54283
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70370
Meeting Date
12-Oct-1943
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70370
Meeting Date
12-Oct-1943
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Request for Leave of Absence for War Service with the R.C.A.F. - Lewis Auvache (Fireman)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53984
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70070
Meeting Date
1-Feb-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70070
Meeting Date
1-Feb-1943
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Request for Motion Regarding the Repatriation of People of Japanese Origin after the War

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53271
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69354
Meeting Date
26-Feb-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
69354
Meeting Date
26-Feb-1945
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Requirement that all Heads of Families and Single Adults in Receipt of Relief Produce Proof of Registration Under the National War Registration Scheme

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54733
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70832
Meeting Date
18-Sep-1940
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70832
Meeting Date
18-Sep-1940
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Sale of Dominion of Canada First War Loan 1948-1952

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54680
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70779
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70779
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1941
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Sale of Dominion of Canada Second War Loan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54397
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70494
Meeting Date
10-Feb-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70494
Meeting Date
10-Feb-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Suggested Municipal Works - Post-war Rehabilitation Council

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54477
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70575
Meeting Date
22-Jul-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
70575
Meeting Date
22-Jul-1942
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Temporary war ration card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18987
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Ray Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing and have been torn way from the top and bottom of the card.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Ray Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing and have been torn way from the top and bottom of the card.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV016.46.148
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Temporary war ration card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18988
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Frances Louise Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing and have been torn way from the top and bottom of the card.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Frances Louise Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing and have been torn way from the top and bottom of the card.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV016.46.149
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Temporary war ration card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18989
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying John Reyland Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying John Reyland Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV016.46.150
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Temporary war ration card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18990
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Edith Louise Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Edith Louise Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV016.46.151
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Temporary war ration card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18991
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Sarah Maureen Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Dominion of Canada Temporary War Ration Card identifying Sarah Maureen Fleming as the owner while living at Lake Buntzen, B.C. The war ration coupons are missing at the bottom of the card are missing and have been torn way.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV016.46.152
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Unveiling of the All Saints Church War Memorial Roll

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport48939
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
49097
Meeting Date
3-Nov-1947
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
49097
Meeting Date
3-Nov-1947
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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War service gratuity for E.W. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15106
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Nov. 1945
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
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 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Department of National Defence
Accession Code
BV019.40.39
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
28 Nov. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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War staff college transcript

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
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 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Forms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.42
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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World War II ration books

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66377
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942-1945
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of eight World War II ration books for various members of the Grieve family; Christina Grieve, William Ewart Grieve, William Ronald Grieve and Kenneth Ewart Grieve, all of 3925 Triumph Street, Vancouver B.C. as well as a gasoline license and ration coupon book for the family car.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942-1945
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS155-004
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
File consists of eight World War II ration books for various members of the Grieve family; Christina Grieve, William Ewart Grieve, William Ronald Grieve and Kenneth Ewart Grieve, all of 3925 Triumph Street, Vancouver B.C. as well as a gasoline license and ration coupon book for the family car.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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At Vimy Ridge monument

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1841
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph has scalloped edges
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Subjects
Monuments - War Memorials
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV004.104.136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "stopped while Tommy lite [sic] his pipe"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Vimy Ridge, France 1945 Frank Battersby is marked by 'X'. "
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At the Vimy monument

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1826
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby standing in front of the Vimy monument (the Canadian National Vimy Memorial) dressed in his Seaforth Highlander uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph has scalloped edges
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby standing in front of the Vimy monument (the Canadian National Vimy Memorial) dressed in his Seaforth Highlander uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Monuments - War Memorials
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV004.104.121
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Your soldier-boy in front of the Vimy monument."
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Bill Price at shoe stitching machine

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55575
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-050
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Bishop, Air Marshal William A. "Billy"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Royal Canadian Air Force
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Signature on recto
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Billy Bishop - First World War Pilot - This Picture Belonged to John Hoarce Shaw"
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Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34512
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. A sign above the door reads, "Municipal Hall / Burnaby." The First World War memorial fountain, dedicated to Municipal employees who died in the War, can be seen on the left. In 1974, this memorial was relocated from i…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
032-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. A sign above the door reads, "Municipal Hall / Burnaby." The First World War memorial fountain, dedicated to Municipal employees who died in the War, can be seen on the left. In 1974, this memorial was relocated from its original setting to the site of the Burnaby Village Museum on Deer Lake Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Monuments - War Memorials
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Fountains
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Aerial photograph of the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15105
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.40.43
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
16 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Air force cadets

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

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

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

Air force office

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

Air Force personnel

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

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

Air force personnel

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

Air Force recruits

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

Air force singing group

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

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