lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47205
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.50.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.50.11
Description
Pin; blue, gold, red; "BCIT" "Celebrating the First 5 Classes" "1966 - 1971", logo
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
Object Term
Commemorative
Marks/Labels
BCIT / Celebrating the First 5 Classes / 1966 - 1971
Subjects
Adornment
Adornment - Lapel Pins
Advertising Medium
Education
Symbols
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leaflet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38401
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.21.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.21.15
Description
Edmonds Limerick Contest - Leaflet -- [1988]. Yellow entry leaflet for a Limerick contest as part of the Edmonds Homecoming 88. At the top of the leaflet is a cartoon of a teacher sitting on a desk reading to a group of students. There is a sample limerick and a tear off section for a limerick to be written and entered into the contest. The contest was part of the anniversary/closing celebration of Edmonds Junior Secondary School. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
Colour
Yellow
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Events
Events - Anniversaries
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leaflet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38404
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.21.18
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.21.18
Description
Best Edmonds Cheer Contest - Leaflet -- [1988]. Green leaflet entry form for creating the Best Edmonds Cheer. The contest was part of Edmonds Junior Secondary Schools Homecoming celebration for their 94 anniversary and closing. The leaflet has a cartoon drawing of an augmented statue of liberty on the left hand side with instructions on how to enter the competition on the right. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
Colour
Green
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Events
Events - Anniversaries
Images
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Leaflet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49732
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.648
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.648
Description
printed leaflet on blue cartridge paper with black text reading; "YOU'RE INVITED TO / HERITAGE VILLAGE / IN CENTURY PARK / BURNABY'S CENTENNIAL '71 / COMMEMORATIVE PROJECT / CANADA WAY at DEER LAKE AVE. / (SPERLING EXIT TO 401) / This SATURDAY & SUNDAY / NOV. 20th 21st. 10 AM to 4 PM / THE OFFICAL OPENING CEREMONY WILL BE PRESIDED AT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE RT. HON. / ROLAND MICHENER, C.C.C.D., GOVERNOR-GENERAL / OF CANADA AT 11AM ON FRIDAY, NOV. 19th."
Object History
From Don Copan scrapbook/Album page
Don Copan was an active member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee and later became the founding President of the Century Park Museum Association. While a member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee, Don created a scrapbook album of photographs and ephemera documenting the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee’s involvement in celebrating British Columbia’s Centenary of Confederation between January and December 1971 including Burnaby’s Commemorative Project – Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
Reference
Photographs from the Don Copan scrapbook/album are described as part of the Donald Copan collection - Copan Album series
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Leaflet
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
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leaflet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90328
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.867
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.867
Description
leaflet; single sheet; photocopy in black ink on yellow cartridge paper; single sided; Title text reads: "BURNABY'S CENTENNIAL '71 PROJECT"; includes a site plan at top identifying buildings for future development; text below reads: "( A PIONEER VILLAGE - CENTURY PARK )" "Burnaby's Centennial '71 Project ( a pioneer village) is conceived to re-create a perma- / nent memorial to the founding fathers of our west coast society.."; "HAVE YOU ANY TREASURES TO DONATE FOR USE IN THESE AREAS? Call 291-8525"; text at bottom reads: "( PLEASE pass this circular along to a neighbour.)"
Object History
Part of records found with Don Copan album
Don Copan was an active member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee and later became the founding President of the Century Park Museum Association. While a member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee, Don created a scrapbook album of photographs and ephemera documenting the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee’s involvement in celebrating British Columbia’s Centenary of Confederation between January and December 1971 including Burnaby’s Commemorative Project – Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
Reference
Photographs from the Don Copan scrapbook/album are described as part of the Donald Copan collection - Copan Album series
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Leaflet
Measurements
28 x 21.5 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Title
Burnaby's Centennial '71 Project
Publication Date
[1971]
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15123
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
17 Nov. 1942
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thank…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thanks her for the many parcels that he's received and reflects on how he celebrated his birthday.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.12
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
17 Nov. 1942
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Stationery on envelope and writing paper reads: "Canadian Legion / War Services"
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 H.King Edward Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 BDR. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15125
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
6 Jan. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks hi…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks his aunt for parcels that he's received and reflects on his Christmas and New Years celebration.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.13
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
6 Jan. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 L/Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELDPOST_OFFICE_483_JAN. 15 /43"
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Lori Rowe with friends and family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46314
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1972
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 1972's Miss Teen Canada Lori Rowe getting a kiss from her mother, as Darlene Chambers (left), who was Miss Teen B.C. last year, and Deidre Gorrall (Lori's best friend) smile at them both, when Lori Rowe arrived home with the title Miss Teen Canada. "She won the final in Toronto Monday…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1972
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1202
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of 1972's Miss Teen Canada Lori Rowe getting a kiss from her mother, as Darlene Chambers (left), who was Miss Teen B.C. last year, and Deidre Gorrall (Lori's best friend) smile at them both, when Lori Rowe arrived home with the title Miss Teen Canada. "She won the final in Toronto Monday night, collecting $1,500 in scholarships, a $1,000 fur coat and other prizes."
Names
Rowe, Lori
Chalmers, Darlene
Gorrall, Deidre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Symonds, John
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "GREAT TO BE HOME / Fifteen-year-old Lori Rowe of Burnaby gets a kiss from her mother on her arrival home Thursday with the title Miss Teen Canada. She won the final in Toronto Monday night, collecting $1,500 in scholarships, a $1,000 fur coat and other prizes. Lori will spend the summer travelling across Canada, and may also visit Europe. Joining the welcome-home celebration are Darlene Chambers (left), who was Miss Teen B.C. last year, and Deidre Gorrall, Lori's best friend."
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Lucy De Pieri tree planting at Burnaby Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97466
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lucy De Pieri carrying a potted sapling and a shovel during a tree planting event for Rivers Day in the woods at Burnaby Lake Park. Other unidentified tree planters are working in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2805
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lucy De Pieri carrying a potted sapling and a shovel during a tree planting event for Rivers Day in the woods at Burnaby Lake Park. Other unidentified tree planters are working in the background.
Subjects
Environmental Issues
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Lucy De Pieri heads into the bush at Burnaby Lake Park with a tree and a shovel on Saturday. The tree planting was one of the events celebrating Rivers Day."
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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magazine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact18697
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.6.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.6.1
Description
TV Guide - Magazine -- [1991]. the July 27 to August 2, 1991 issue featuring Michael J. Fox on the front cover. Inside there is an article focusing on Michael J. Fox's family, fame and future career in TV. The cover also advertises Celebrity BBQ recipies. The back cover of the TV Guide has an advertisement for Polaroid. The magazine measures 13.5cm x 19cm.
Title
TV Guide
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Magazines
Names
Fox, Michael, J.
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magazine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39441
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5703.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5703.1
Description
Liberty - Magazine -- [1935]. Magazine called "Liberty" for May 11, 1935. The front cover is an enlarged coin with King George V and Queen Mary's profiles to celebrate the Royal Jubilee. The magazine contains various articles and fictional stories, along with an extensive article on the Coronation of George V and his time as King of England.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Magazines
Persons - Royalty
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Marriage certificate for Jesse and Martha Love

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16920
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1879-1879
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. : 24 x 30 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a marriage certificate issued to Jesse Love and Martha Love nee Leonard on May 5, 1879. The certificate is presumed to be removed from a bible, potentially the Love family bible (BV992.26.1). The information on the obverse reads "WHAT GOD HATH JOINED TOGETHER LET NOT MAN PUT ASUNDE…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love family vital events and correspondence series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. : 24 x 30 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a marriage certificate issued to Jesse Love and Martha Love nee Leonard on May 5, 1879. The certificate is presumed to be removed from a bible, potentially the Love family bible (BV992.26.1). The information on the obverse reads "WHAT GOD HATH JOINED TOGETHER LET NOT MAN PUT ASUNDER / (image of wedding) / This Certifies / THAT THE RITE OF / HOLY MATRIMONY / WAS CELEBRATED BETWEEN / Jesse Love formerly of South Marston, Wiltshire, England / and Martha Leonard formerly of Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England / on the 5th day of may 1879 at Little Trinity Church, Toronto, Canada / by The Rev. Saunders / Witness: ___ Francis / Tom Barry". printed and hand written on the obverse of the certificate. The reverse has a printed border and two columns under the heading of "Marriages". There is no hand written information on the reverse side.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Weddings
Accession Code
BV008.20.2
Date
1879-1879
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on the content of the page
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May Day Ceremony at Robert Burnaby Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1669
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day ceremony at Robert Burnaby Park taken from a distance. The May Queen and her suite are on the platform set up by the lake, surrounded by a large crowd (this was the first year that May Day was celebrated at Burnaby Park).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day ceremony at Robert Burnaby Park taken from a distance. The May Queen and her suite are on the platform set up by the lake, surrounded by a large crowd (this was the first year that May Day was celebrated at Burnaby Park).
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Accession Code
BV003.58.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
May 1932
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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May Day in New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20578
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day Queen and official standing in crowd during May Day celebration in New Westminster.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day Queen and official standing in crowd during May Day celebration in New Westminster.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Accession Code
BV995.8.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 3
Inscription on page of photograph in album BV995.8.1 reads: "May Day - New Westminster 1925"
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May Day in New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20692
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May-26
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 May Day festivities in New Westminster. May Queen, consorts and dignitaries are on stage for the May Day celebration in Queens 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 May Day festivities in New Westminster. May Queen, consorts and dignitaries are on stage for the May Day celebration in Queens Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Accession Code
BV995.8.123
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May-26
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
hotograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 37
Annotation in white ink on album page reads: "MAY DAY / NEW WESTMINSTER / 1926"
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May Day in Port Moody

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20200
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day celebration in Port Moody park. Crowd is gathered in front of stage with May Queen and princesses.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day celebration in Port Moody park. Crowd is gathered in front of stage with May Queen and princesses.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Accession Code
BV022.32.622
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1948
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-22
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 2 (BV032.22.431)
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "PORT MOODY"
Note in white ink on album page reads: "PORT MOODY 1948"
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May Day procession arriving on grounds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20599
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day procession arriving on the grounds of Burnaby Central Park during Burnaby's first May Day festivities. Members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Burnaby Boy Scout Troops are leading the procession, followed by Earl Marshall, pages and May Queen consort. A large crowd has gathered for th…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day procession arriving on the grounds of Burnaby Central Park during Burnaby's first May Day festivities. Members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Burnaby Boy Scout Troops are leading the procession, followed by Earl Marshall, pages and May Queen consort. A large crowd has gathered for the event and rows of chairs have been set up.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Accession Code
BV995.8.30
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 10
Script in white on bottom edge of photograph reads: "Stride _#1_Burnaby's 1st May Day 1925"
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THE ROYAL PARTY" / ARRIVAL AT THE GROUNDS"
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May Queen and her Maids of Honour

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20596
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Queen, Ruth Bearn and her Maids of Honour for Burnaby's First May Day 1925. May Queen and Maids of Honour are all dressed in white and are identified from left to right as: Margaret McCallum, Jessie Gunzeon, Ruth Bearn and Eileen Jacques.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Queen, Ruth Bearn and her Maids of Honour for Burnaby's First May Day 1925. May Queen and Maids of Honour are all dressed in white and are identified from left to right as: Margaret McCallum, Jessie Gunzeon, Ruth Bearn and Eileen Jacques.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Anderson, Jessie Gunzeon
Jeffers, Eileen Mary Jacques
McCallum, Margaret
Accession Code
BV995.8.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 8
Script in white on bottom edge of photograph reads: "Burnaby's First May Day 1925_#15_Stride Photo"
Note in white on album page reads: "MAY QUEEN AND HER MAIDS OF HONOUR / MARGARET MCCALLUM + JESSIE GUNGION + RUTH BEARN + EILEEN JACQUES"
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May Queen Lillian Ward

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36495
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1923 or 1924]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lillian Ward being crowned May Queen by Doreen Burton at a small neighbourhood celebration near the Burton home on 11th Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1923 or 1924]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ward family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
280-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lillian Ward being crowned May Queen by Doreen Burton at a small neighbourhood celebration near the Burton home on 11th Avenue.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Ward, Lillian
Burton, Doreen
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
11th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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Mid-Summer Festival at the Scandinavian Centre

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a girl wearing garlands of leaves and flowers. She is taking part in the Mid-Summer Festival at the Burnaby Scandinavian Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1720
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a girl wearing garlands of leaves and flowers. She is taking part in the Mid-Summer Festival at the Burnaby Scandinavian Centre.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Shayla Jensen peeks out from garlands of leaves and flowers as she prepares to help celebrate the arrival of Summer at the annual Mid-Summer Festival at the Scandanavian Centre in Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Thomas Street
Street Address
6540 Thomas Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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