This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930.
While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school.
John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter.
When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Item is a four page, typewritten personal memory of growing up in Burnaby (photocopied), specifically of the Burnaby Lake Interurban, written by Alistair Ross.
Item is a four page, typewritten personal memory of growing up in Burnaby (photocopied), specifically of the Burnaby Lake Interurban, written by Alistair Ross.
Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery and parking lot. This building was formerly the H. Ceperley family's Fairacres estate, built in 1911.
Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery and parking lot. This building was formerly the H. Ceperley family's Fairacres estate, built in 1911.
Photograph of the Central Park Pharmacy and Post Office, 3967 Kingsway at Jersey Avenue. A view north up Jersey Avenue can be seen at the left side of the photograph, and Kingsway can be seen at the front and right side of the photo. Signs read, "Central Park Pharmacy," "Drugs," and "Central Park…
Photograph of the Central Park Pharmacy and Post Office, 3967 Kingsway at Jersey Avenue. A view north up Jersey Avenue can be seen at the left side of the photograph, and Kingsway can be seen at the front and right side of the photo. Signs read, "Central Park Pharmacy," "Drugs," and "Central Park." Automobiles and a truck are parked on the street. The north shore mountains can be seen in the background.
Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. Buildings and the Skytrain Expo line are visible in the background.
Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. Buildings and the Skytrain Expo line are visible in the background.
Photograph of the exterior of the manse at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 7455 10th Avenue and Kingsway. The photo was taken before the manse was demolished. An automobile is parked outside.
Photograph of the exterior of the manse at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 7455 10th Avenue and Kingsway. The photo was taken before the manse was demolished. An automobile is parked outside.
Photograph of the former Royal Bank building on Kingsway at McKay Avenue, taken from Kingsway, looking up McKay Avenue. Vera Jackson Pel worked at this branch of the Royal Bank from 1944 until 1952.
Photograph of the former Royal Bank building on Kingsway at McKay Avenue, taken from Kingsway, looking up McKay Avenue. Vera Jackson Pel worked at this branch of the Royal Bank from 1944 until 1952.
Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "X-students of Seaforth School following Brig. Bell-Irving / April, 1987 / Dedication of Seaforth School - Bby Heritage Village." The school was moved from its original locatio…
Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "X-students of Seaforth School following Brig. Bell-Irving / April, 1987 / Dedication of Seaforth School - Bby Heritage Village." The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.
Item is the "1980 Recast / 1981 Provisional / Accountability Budget" for the District of Burnaby as laid out by the Municipal Manager for Council's inspection and approval.
Item is the "1980 Recast / 1981 Provisional / Accountability Budget" for the District of Burnaby as laid out by the Municipal Manager for Council's inspection and approval.
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lot at 6113 Silver Avenue, the former home of the Ellis family. The house has been demolished and an empty lot remains. Houses, aparment buildings, and the Expo line skytrain track with cars on it can be seen in the background.
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-363
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lot at 6113 Silver Avenue, the former home of the Ellis family. The house has been demolished and an empty lot remains. Houses, aparment buildings, and the Expo line skytrain track with cars on it can be seen in the background.