Table of War Gases - Booklet -- [1942]. Short informative booklet about war gases, how to recognize them, what to do when gassed and first aid treatment. The booklet was compiled by the Scientific Adviser on Chemical Warfare for the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions in accordance with the Minister of Pensions and National Health. The pamphlet was printed by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942. The booklet measures 13cm x 21.5cm.
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Air Raid Precautions for Animals - Booklet -- [1942]. Booklet 5, part of the Air Raid Precautions House Hold Series; 23 p.; stapled spine. The booklet provides information on what to expect if an air raid occurs and how to care for both urban and agricultural animals during an attack. The booklet was published by the authority of Hon. J.A. MacKenzie, Minister of Pensions and National Health in accordance with the Civil Air Raid Precautions. The booklet issued under the direction of Hon. R. J. Manion, Director of Civil Air Raid Precaustions and was printed in Ottawa by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942.
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Booklet: "First Aid"; picture on cover of three men attending to man who is lying down; colours are blue, grey, white; hand-stamped in red on right side "E.A. Gledhill, Agent" "Pr---" (rest of stamp is over dark blue area); "Published by The Prudential Insurance Company of America"; pages include black and white photographs
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Booklet: "First Aid to the Injured"; black cover, silver printing; picture of St. John Ambulance Association insignia; "Issued by The Department of Militia and Defence" "Canada"; 1915, reprint 1917; with loose pages
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Card of safety pins, torn off at top; blue border, ivory border, white oval has red circle in centre and printed in white is "See that Hump", printed at lower edge "Rust? Never!!"; 9 pins on card, 3 sizes; on reverse is list of other products available; torn-off part has red, blue printing "De Long", "Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping" seal; one pin attached; "Assorted"; ivory border corners and top of white oval at torn edge; other products noted on reverse side; c. 1940s
Object History
Owner of artifact Harry Charles Cutress was a longtime resident of Burnaby who was a volunteer member of Burnaby ARP.
Civil Defence Canada - Certificate -- [1945]. Certificate awarded to Herbert Russell Parsons as a volunteer worker for Civil Defence in the war. In the middle of the certificate is a gold seal from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The certificate is dated September 5, 1945.
Object History
The Government of Canada issued these certificates to the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) volunteers who served during the Second World War. Mr. Herbert Parsons served as a ARP Warden in the Jubilee area of South Burnaby.
Chemical Warfare Agents - Chart -- [194-]. Chart prepared by the Office of Civilian Defense in the U.S.A. titled Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart. The chart was furnished with the compliments of Laucks Laboratories Limited, Analytical and Consulting Chemists on Howe Street, Vancouver. The chart identifies the names and symbols of chemicals, forms, odor, physiological effect, tactical class, protection, first aid, persistence, field neutralization and general instructions for various chemicals used in warfare. The chart measures 46cm x 35cm.
Object History
Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) in South Burnaby.
Examination, "Post Examination #3"; mimeographed form filled in in pencil by H. Cutress"; c. 1940s; paper is yellowed
Object History
Examination taken by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby. This examination was probably taken as part of his training.
Recording is of an anecdote shared by Marcello Agosti pertaining to Gilmore Avenue School in Burnaby. Marcello was a Grade 2 student at the school at the time of the recording. He describes the music class, noting that it has changed greatly since he was in Kindergarten. Marcello talks about the ro…
Film recorded at the McGill Library on January 17, 2017 as part of an event to screen "100 Years of Gilmore School" by filmmaker Yunuen Perez Vertti.
Scope and Content
Recording is of an anecdote shared by Marcello Agosti pertaining to Gilmore Avenue School in Burnaby. Marcello was a Grade 2 student at the school at the time of the recording. He describes the music class, noting that it has changed greatly since he was in Kindergarten. Marcello talks about the room, the equipment and resources, the students’ activities, and praises his music teacher.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. The pages of the pad are yellow and have tear lines at the top of the pad. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Eye protector, plastic or celluloid; stapled across top outer edge is a khaki canvas and on inner edge a strip of white wool? tape; a black tie and snap fastener top are attached at each end of khaki strip; the snap fasten- er bottoms are at each end of the plastic; printed on right, reverse side of strip is "1948", "M.W.S. LTD." "Canada"; received in BV999.17.30
Object History
Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Pamphlet, four pages; "Revised Edition October 15, 1942" "Read Carefully These Instructions About Your Gas Mask" "(The Civilian Respirator)"; "Prepared and Issued by the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions, Daly Building, Ottawa, Canada, 1942"
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper with black print; title is on grey bar at top with illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; then, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; "ACCORDING to the latest reports from Britain..."; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic instructions, last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points made; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper, black print; title is on grey bar across top with black and white illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; below this, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; "ACCORDING to the latest reports from Britain..."; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic information; last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper, black print; title is on grey bar across top with black and white illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; below this, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic instructions; last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
Memorandum from "Office of the A.R.P. Controller" "re: First Aid in Brief"; this was sent "to the Warden, Auxiliary Fire, Engineering and Messenger Services"; c. 1940s; authored by "J. Albuary Clou, Controller"; tyewritten in black ink; paper is yellowed
Object History
Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) in South Burnaby.
The A.R.P. Bulletin - Newsletter -- [1943]. Newsletter produced by the Air Raid Precautions published by The Office of Civil Air Raid Precautions. This issue was produced in April 1943 in Ottawa. The main headline for the newsletter is "St. John Ambulance Brigade on the Job". The newsletter measures 23.5cm x 28cm.
Object History
Newsletter was owned by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
The A.R.P. Bulletin - Newsletter -- [1943]. Newsletter produced by the Air Raid Precautions published by The Office of Civil Air Raid Precautions. This issue was produced in September-October 1943 in Ottawa. The main headline for the newsletter is "Raids Prove Relative Need of ARP Services". There is a green 1 cent Canadian Postage Stamp of King George VI on the front of the newsletter. Typed on the top left corner of the newsletter is "Harry Cutress,/ 3724 Rumble St.,/ New West'r." The newsletter measures 23.5cm x 28cm.
Object History
Newsletter was owned by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Traffic Instructions - Pamphlet -- [194-]. Instructional pamphlet for traffic control in Vancouver during World War II. The pamphlet was produced by Civilian Protection Air Raid Precautions, Advisory Council, and the Provincial Civilian Protection Committee. The pamphlet provides information for Busses, Street Cars, and what to do in the event of a blackout, etc. The pamphlet was printed by Wrigley Printing Company Limited in Vancouver. The pamphlet measures 10cm x 15cm.
Form, "Warden's Report", "Civil Air Raid Precautions - Canada"; "Air Raid Damage" form filled in by warden "H. Cutress", "Aug 10 42"; pencil notes on reverse side
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
The shoulder bag is made of yellow canvas. Part of "A.R.P." (Air Raid Precautions) uniform. Probably not official but adapted by the user. "ARP" "WBW" is stencilled in black on the bag flap. The strap is hand-sewn to bag and the flap is secured by two snap-fastener closures
Object History
The "A.R.P." bag belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions.
Roll of adhesive tape, with cover; top and bottom sides on metal spool have green background, white printing; "Wet-Pruf" printed on opposite sides and between is "Litho'd in U.S.A. 5 Yards", "Adhesive Tape" (repeats other side) ; tape on centre of spool; c. 1940s; cover has orange background, white strip "Bauer & Black" "Waterproof" "Wet=Pruf" "Impermeable" "Pat. No. 2098187" "Printed in U.S.A." "1 Inch" "Adhesive Tape" "5 Yards"; product description and repeat in French printed in white rectangle; "Bauer & Black Limited, Toronto, Canada" "Affiliated with the Kendall Company"
Object History
These medical supplies belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions during World War II.