Burnaby May Day ceremony

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ;11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning of May Queen Sylvia Murley (later Sylvia Auvache) at Robert Burnaby Park. The May Queen and her suite are seated on chairs on a stage, with flower girls seated on the steps leading up to the stage. Men, women and children are gathered around the stage to watch the crownin…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ;11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning of May Queen Sylvia Murley (later Sylvia Auvache) at Robert Burnaby Park. The May Queen and her suite are seated on chairs on a stage, with flower girls seated on the steps leading up to the stage. Men, women and children are gathered around the stage to watch the crowning of the May Queen.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Murley, Sylvia
Auvache, Sylvia Murley
Girl Guides of Canada
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Accession Code
BV015.35.241
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
See also photograph HV972.204.4
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Type script in white on bottom of photograph reads: "Burnaby May Day / 26. 5.28 / Lloyd Studio / McKay B.C."
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C. Calr. 343R2"
Photograph is a part of scrapbook (page 26) "Burnaby Girl Guides. -- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920" (BV.015.35.164)
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Burnaby May Day Festival

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby May Day Festival, May 18, 1929 / Stride Studios, New Westminster, BC, Photo #18"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Burnaby May Day proclamation

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
8 Apr. 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 p. textual record
Scope and Content
File consists of a Burnaby May Day Proclamation April 8, 1925 from chairman, Mrs. Hawkshaw. One is a signed copy and the other is unsigned draft.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Mabel Hawkshaw records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 p. textual record
Material Details
orignal and transcript copy
Scope and Content
File consists of a Burnaby May Day Proclamation April 8, 1925 from chairman, Mrs. Hawkshaw. One is a signed copy and the other is unsigned draft.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Accession Code
HV977.17.4
Date
8 Apr. 1925
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby May Day Queen and her suite

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), in frame 56.5 x 46 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), in frame 56.5 x 46 cm
Material Details
Photograph and mat are housed in a wood frame
Window mat has decorative embossing
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her first Maid of Honour Violet Mackie.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Henderson, Margaret
Fleming, Nellie
Haddock, Doris Edna Bearn
Palm, Violet Mae Mackie
Accession Code
BV985.5405.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1926
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also HV974.29.5
Notes
Continuation of title: "... Celebration 1926"
Note typed in gold on recto of window mat reads: "BURNABY MAY DAY CELEBRATION, 1926 / CROWNED MAY 22ND, AT CENTRAL PARK, BURNABY / MISS MARGARET HENDERSON, MAY QUEEN / MISS DORIS BEARN 3RD MAID OF HONOUR / MISS NELLIE FLEMING 2ND MAID OF HONOUR / MISS VIOLET McKEE 1ST MAID OF HONOUR / WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE MAY DAY COMMITTEE TO [handwritten in white ink] His Worship the Reeve and Councillors / Municipality of Burnaby"
Window mat signed "J. [Vanderpasch]"
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Burnaby May Queen

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 18 cm (sight), mounted in folder 87 x 25.5 cm folded to 34 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby May Queen sitting in profile with a bouquet of tulips at her side. She is wearing a diamond necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 18 cm (sight), mounted in folder 87 x 25.5 cm folded to 34 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby May Queen sitting in profile with a bouquet of tulips at her side. She is wearing a diamond necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Accession Code
HV974.29.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/11/2010
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Window mat (at interior of folder) has decorative embossing
Window mat and folder backing (provided by photographic studio) are glued together
Photographer's mark on recto of card mount reads: "The Stride Studios, New Westminster, B.C."
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Burnaby May Queens and consort

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1926
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen, Margaret Henderson, maids of honour Violet Mackie, Nellie Fleming and Doris Bearn and others on stage at Burnaby May Day celebration at Central Park.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen, Margaret Henderson, maids of honour Violet Mackie, Nellie Fleming and Doris Bearn and others on stage at Burnaby May Day celebration at Central Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Fleming, Nellie
Palm, Violet Mae Mackie
Haddock, Doris Edna Bearn
Accession Code
BV995.8.109
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1926
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Notes in white ink on album page read:"MAY -DAY / BURNABY / 1926 / TWO QUEENS"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 33
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Burnaby's First May Day

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.1 x 16.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of young women and girls dressed in white, wearing cloaks and carrying baskets of flowers at Burnaby's first May Day. A water tower is partially visible behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.1 x 16.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of young women and girls dressed in white, wearing cloaks and carrying baskets of flowers at Burnaby's first May Day. A water tower is partially visible behind them.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #11 / Stride Photo"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Burnaby's First May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34814
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Day in 1925. Four young women are wearing cloaks and standing with baskets of flowers. Two of the young women have been identified as Lucretia Adair and Louise Lister, but it is not clear which two they are.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Helen Davy subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
138-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1985-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Day in 1925. Four young women are wearing cloaks and standing with baskets of flowers. Two of the young women have been identified as Lucretia Adair and Louise Lister, but it is not clear which two they are.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Lister, Louise
Weatherby, Lucretia Hazel Adair
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Printed at bottom left of photograph: "Burnaby's First May Day, 1925 / #14 / Stride Photo"
Annotation on back of photograph reads, "Lucretia Adair / Louise Lister"
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Burnaby's First May Day

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.2cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Day in 1925. Four young women are wearing cloaks and standing with baskets of flowers. Ruth Bearn, the May Queen, is standing third from the left, with a crown on her head.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Helen Davy subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.2cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
138-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1985-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Day in 1925. Four young women are wearing cloaks and standing with baskets of flowers. Ruth Bearn, the May Queen, is standing third from the left, with a crown on her head.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Printed at bottom of photograph: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #15 / Stride Photo"
Annotation on back of photograph reads, "Queen Ruth Bearn"
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning of the May Queen at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on the platform for the crowning. There are chairs on the stage, however, people are standing. A page boy can be seen standing at the other edge of the stage, dressed in velvet cos…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning of the May Queen at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on the platform for the crowning. There are chairs on the stage, however, people are standing. A page boy can be seen standing at the other edge of the stage, dressed in velvet costume. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #7 / Stride Photo."
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) and Princess Burnaby, Agness Kilgour (left) and suite on stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, along with men in suits and uniforms, and a page boy by the May Queen. Flower girls are s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) and Princess Burnaby, Agness Kilgour (left) and suite on stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, along with men in suits and uniforms, and a page boy by the May Queen. Flower girls are sitting on the edge of the stage by the steps. here are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative, and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "Burnaby's First May Day / 1925 / #8 / Stride Photo."
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen giving her speech at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, with men in suits and uniforms, and flower girls sitting on the edge of the stage by the steps. There are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen giving her speech at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, with men in suits and uniforms, and flower girls sitting on the edge of the stage by the steps. There are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible. There are mountains visible in the background.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front "#10 / Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / Stride Photo."
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the official gathering of the May Queen suite at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is standing with men in suits and uniforms, likely from the municipality. There are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing. Flower girls are sitting on the steps t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the official gathering of the May Queen suite at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is standing with men in suits and uniforms, likely from the municipality. There are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing. Flower girls are sitting on the steps to the stage. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #9 / Stride Photo."
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen Miss Ruth Bearn in her crown of flowers, and Princess Burnaby, Miss Agness Kilgour, sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Another girl in the suite and some men can be seen sitting on the stage as well. Crowds gathered to wat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen Miss Ruth Bearn in her crown of flowers, and Princess Burnaby, Miss Agness Kilgour, sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Another girl in the suite and some men can be seen sitting on the stage as well. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For another original copy of the same photograph donated from a different source, see HV977.18.2
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph backwards, bottom front: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #6 / Stride Photo."
The photograph has been printed backwards
An annotation in pencil on the back of the photo reads: "Different source"
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession of the May Queen and her suite at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Leading the procession is a page boy in a velvet blazer, holding a flower crown on a cushion. Following him is a group of flower girls. Then the May Queen, and her attendants follow, s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession of the May Queen and her suite at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Leading the procession is a page boy in a velvet blazer, holding a flower crown on a cushion. Following him is a group of flower girls. Then the May Queen, and her attendants follow, some of them escorted by a man in a suit or a uniform. Each girl in the suite is holding a flower basket. A large crowd is gathered to watch the procession. Also note, in the foreground, right corner of the photograph, is a boy in a scout uniform, holding a flagpole.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV977.17.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / #2 / Stride Photo."
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Burnaby's First May Day 1925

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Miss Ruth Bearn, standing on a sidewalk, beside a house. She is wearing a fur lined robe, with long pearl necklace, and has a flower basket by her feet. Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "#17 / Burnaby's First May Day 1925 …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Miss Ruth Bearn, standing on a sidewalk, beside a house. She is wearing a fur lined robe, with long pearl necklace, and has a flower basket by her feet. Inscribed in the original negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "#17 / Burnaby's First May Day 1925 / Stride Photo." An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "May Queen Ruth Bearn."
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Accession Code
HV977.18.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-04
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
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Burnaby's May Queen

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen seated in a photographic studio with flowers surrounding her.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
042-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen seated in a photographic studio with flowers surrounding her.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on cardboard mat photograph originally framed with read: "The Stride Studios, New Westminster, BC". Photograph removed from frame for conservation purposes; mat not retained.
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Burnaby's May Queen 1928-9

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm with 8 x 15 cm label attatched.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen and her suite, from 1928-9. The three girls are identified in the attached label as; Lottie Butchart (of Armstrong Avenue School, maid of honour), Sylvia Murley (of Kingsway West school, May Queen), and Doris Wilmott (of Douglas Road school, maid of honour).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm with 8 x 15 cm label attatched.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen and her suite, from 1928-9. The three girls are identified in the attached label as; Lottie Butchart (of Armstrong Avenue School, maid of honour), Sylvia Murley (of Kingsway West school, May Queen), and Doris Wilmott (of Douglas Road school, maid of honour).
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Butchart, Lottie
Murley, Sylvia
Auvache, Sylvia Murley
Wilmott, Doris
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
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Ceremony of Wading Pool Opening

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
June 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken at the ceremony of a wading pool opening in the Central Park Women's Insitute Playgrounds. Men, women and a boy are gathered outside in front of a building. A signboard reads, "Everybody Smokes / Old Chum / Tobacco / Billiards / Cigar Tobacco and Soft Drinks."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken at the ceremony of a wading pool opening in the Central Park Women's Insitute Playgrounds. Men, women and a boy are gathered outside in front of a building. A signboard reads, "Everybody Smokes / Old Chum / Tobacco / Billiards / Cigar Tobacco and Soft Drinks."
Subjects
Events - Openings
Organizations
Names
Central Park Women's Institute
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Central Park
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
June 29, 1929
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
An accompanying catalogue note reads: "'Burnaby Broadcast' Thursday, June 6, 1929. p3 / Central Park Women's Institute asked permission to make collections in West Burnaby and Inman Avenue schools to raise money to construct a wading pool in Central Park. They will be informed that the Board appreciate their enterprise on behalf of the children but regret it is against the policy of the Board to allow such collections."
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the bottom of the photograph: "Ceremony of Wading Pool Opening in the Central Park Women's Institute Playgrounds, B.C. / McKay Studio. B.C. / June 29th 1929." Stamped on the back of the photograph: "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / / McKay, B.C. Carl. 1012."
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Children at Municipal Hall

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby school children waiting in front of Burnaby Municipal Hall on Kingsway near Edmonds Street to welcome a dignitary (possibly Lord Willingdon or the Prince of Wales).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
167-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby school children waiting in front of Burnaby Municipal Hall on Kingsway near Edmonds Street to welcome a dignitary (possibly Lord Willingdon or the Prince of Wales).
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Events - Royal Visits
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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