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History: Josephine Hong was born to Sui Ha Hong and Chan Kow Hong. The Hong Family had seven children, oldest to youngest: Pauline, Josephine, Catherine, Norine, Gary, Darlene, and Marlene. The family runs Hop-On Farm on Marine Drive in Burnaby. Many Hong family members worked on the farm including Josephine Hong's grandfather, Gay Tim Hong, and uncles. Her great-grandfather was Sui Wing Hong

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Hop On Farms; Hong, Gay Tim

Accession Code: BV017.36.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1921 or 1922] (date of original), copied 2017

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)

Related Material: See Oral History Interview-BV020.6.1

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 12/3/2017

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.; Copy scan is a photograph of a photograph. Date marking evident in corner left edge of photograph. Copy scan generated in 1994.

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Portrait of Gay Tim Hong, [1921 or 1922] (date of original), copied 2017 thumbnail

Portrait of Gee Shee Jung

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1950 and 1952]

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Gee Shee Jung (1879-1952). Gee Shee Jung was married to Chung Chong Jung (1875-1956).

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Gee Shee Jung (1879-1952). Gee Shee Jung was married to Chung Chong Jung (1875-1956).

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Jung, Gee Shee

Accession Code: BV020.38.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1950 and 1952]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 26-Nov-2019

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Embossed lettering in bottom right corner of photograph read: "WAND"

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Portrait of Gee Shee Jung, [between 1950 and 1952] thumbnail

Portrait of Gordon Jung

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1946

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Gordon Jung (Suey Yook Jung). Portrait was taken by photographer Yuko Chow and is enclosed in an art deco style matt. According to the inscription on the matt, the photograph appears to be given to Maida Jung, Gordon's sister.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Gordon Jung (Suey Yook Jung). Portrait was taken by photographer Yuko Chow and is enclosed in an art deco style matt. According to the inscription on the matt, the photograph appears to be given to Maida Jung, Gordon's sister.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Jung, Suey Yook "Gordon"

Accession Code: BV020.38.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1946

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 26-Nov-2019

Scale: 100

Photographer: Yucho Chow Studio

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Matt is embossed with circular logo: "Yucho Chow Studio / 516 Main St. Vancouver, B.C."; Notes on upper left corner and bottom right corner of matt enclosure reads: "To Sis- / Maida / Love / Gordon / 1946"

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Portrait of Sui Wing Hong

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1900] (date of original), copied 2017

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sui Wing Hong wearing a hat. Geometric design in background.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sui Wing Hong wearing a hat. Geometric design in background.

History: Josephine Hong was born to Sui Ha Hong and Chan Kow Hong. The Hong Family had seven children, oldest to youngest: Pauline, Josephine, Catherine, Norine, Gary, Darlene, and Marlene. The family runs Hop-On Farm on Marine Drive in Burnaby. Many Hong family members worked on the farm including Josephine Hong's grandfather, Gay Tim Hong, and uncles. Her great-grandfather was Sui Wing Hong

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Hop On Farms; Hong, Sui Wing

Accession Code: BV017.36.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1900] (date of original), copied 2017

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)

Related Material: See Oral History Interview-BV020.6.1

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 12/3/2017

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

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Portrait of Sui Wing Hong, [1900] (date of original), copied 2017 thumbnail

postcard

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.50.8

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.50.8

Description: Postcard: tinted photo; horizontal; shows single-storey white building with sign "GOLDEN DRAGON"; restaurant; large neon dragon sign at left, green car parked on street in front at left; glossy, white border; on reverse in black, "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right, "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "Place Stamp Here"; unused; some wear at corners; crease; scratches; print is heavy enough to be visible in places on front; ca.1950s

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Title: Golden Dragon

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Documentary Artifacts - Photographs; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants

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postcard

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.12.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.12.1

Description: Postcard: horizontal glossy colour postcard of Golden Dragon Resturant. Shows image of interior dining room with red and gold walls, laterns, tables with white table cloths. yellow chairs and a stripped black and white floor. On reservse in blue print: , "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "Phone: DExter 5100" "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right,"POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "STAMP"; unused; ca.1950s

Object History: Postcard from the Golden Dragon Resturant which served Chinese-Canadian food. Their grand opening was September 2, 1950. The community staple was known for its neon dragon sign that advertised “Chop Suey”. One side of the kitchen served Chinese foods, while another served Canadian dishes. Chinese cuisine such as rice would be served with chopsticks, while steaks, a more western dish, would be served with knife and fork. Advertisements from the resturant and meeting notices were found in local newspapers from 1950 to 1957. The establishment was not listed in the 1966 Great Vancouver Cross-Cross Directory.

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Made in Canada by Grant-Mann Lithographers LTD. "Color Card" Division, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Measurements: 14cm wide x 9cm high

Subjects: Souvenirs; Persons - Chinese Canadians; Food Service Tools and Equipment; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Garden Village Area

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Procedure for attending Chinese Export Commodities Fair

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Jan. 1976

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a one page instructional sheet titled "Procedure for Attending Chinese Export Commodities Fair".

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Cecil Lee business records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Material Details: Text in both English and Chinese

Scope and Content: Item consists of a one page instructional sheet titled "Procedure for Attending Chinese Export Commodities Fair".

Creator: Chinese Export Commodities Fair

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Accession Code: BV019.6.18

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: Jan. 1976

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: January 22, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on content of item; Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee

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Procedure for attending Chinese Export Commodities Fair, Jan. 1976 thumbnail

Puey Yuen Chan and Suey Ying "Laura" Yung

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [195-]

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Puy Yuen Chan and Suey Ying "Laura" Jung standing on a board walk outside of an unidentified house.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Puy Yuen Chan and Suey Ying "Laura" Jung standing on a board walk outside of an unidentified house.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Buildings - Residential - Houses

Names: Chan, Puy Yuen; Jung, Suey Ying "Laura"

Accession Code: BV020.38.7

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [195-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 26-Nov-2019

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Puey Yuen Chan with sturgeon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [195-]

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Puy Yuen Chan holding a large fish (sturgeon). He is standing in a garden with a picket fence behind him.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of Puy Yuen Chan holding a large fish (sturgeon). He is standing in a garden with a picket fence behind him.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Animals - Fish

Names: Chan, Puy Yuen

Accession Code: BV020.38.6

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [195-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 26-Nov-2019

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Puey Yuen Chan with sturgeon, [195-] thumbnail

Quinn Wong and Maida Jung's wedding party

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1930]

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Quinn Wong and Maida (Suey Fong) Jung (Chung) with wedding party. The photograph was taken in Stride Studios. People are identified from L to R: Dong Hin Foo; Donnie (?) Chang; Quinn Wong (groom); Suey Fong "Maida" (bride); Lou Jang and Suey Ying "Laura" Jung.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Quinn Wong and Maida (Suey Fong) Jung (Chung) with wedding party. The photograph was taken in Stride Studios. People are identified from L to R: Dong Hin Foo; Donnie (?) Chang; Quinn Wong (groom); Suey Fong "Maida" (bride); Lou Jang and Suey Ying "Laura" Jung.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Ceremonies - Weddings

Names: Wong, Quinn; Wong, Suey Fong "Maida" Jung; Jung, Suey Ying "Laura"; Foo, Dong Hin; Jang, Lou

Accession Code: BV020.38.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1930]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 26-Nov-2019

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Quinn Wong and Maida Jung's wedding party, [1930] thumbnail

Quon Lip Lee receiving award

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: July 1988, copied 2021

Collection/Fonds: Quon Lip Lee fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Photograph of Quon Lip Lee (left) receiving a Service Award for his contributions to Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada, as an advisory board member and board secretary of Lee's Association magazine. The photograph was taken during the Lee's Association Conference in July 1988. The award is bei…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Quon Lip Lee fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Photograph of Quon Lip Lee (left) receiving a Service Award for his contributions to Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada, as an advisory board member and board secretary of Lee's Association magazine. The photograph was taken during the Lee's Association Conference in July 1988. The award is being presented by board member Lee Jick Wing (right).

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Organizations; Organizations - Men's Societies and Clubs; Ceremonies - Awards

Names: Lee, Quon Lip; Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada; Lee, Jick Wing

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: BV021.18.6

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: July 1988, copied 2021

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: April 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Chinese characters appear on the recto to the left of the photograph; Note in blue ink above photograph reads: "July 1988"

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Quon Lip Lee receiving award, July 1988, copied 2021 thumbnail

raffia bundle

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV023.14.9

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV023.14.9

Description: Bundle of raffia strands twisted into a bundle. The bundle is held together at the top by a strip of raffia and is knotted around itself at the bottom.

Object History: These items belonged to the Hong family - who founded Hop On Farms in Burnaby. Heritage Burnaby has a number of photos and an oral history about the family.; Raffia bundle, used for tying vegetables in the fields. *We have a photo of raffia ties in use at Hop On Farm: BV017.36.7

Measurements: Length: 138 cm

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Agricultural Tools and Equipment; Gardens; Gardens - Market Gardens

Names: Hop on Farms

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Registration certificate of Suey Ying Jung (Laura)

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1924]

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 800 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of certificate with photograph of child attached to right side; Text reads: DOMINION OF CANADA/ DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND COLONIZATION/ CHINESE IMMIGRATION SERVICE/ This is to certify that Chung Suey Ying,/ whose photograph is attached hereto, has/ registered as required by Section …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Lee family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 800 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of certificate with photograph of child attached to right side; Text reads: DOMINION OF CANADA/ DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND COLONIZATION/ CHINESE IMMIGRATION SERVICE/ This is to certify that Chung Suey Ying,/ whose photograph is attached hereto, has/ registered as required by Section 18 of the/ Chinese Immigration Act, Chapter 38,/ 13-14 George V./ Dated at Vancouver BC/ this 16th day of May 1924/ This certificate does not establish legal status in Canada.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Jung, Suey Ying "Laura"

Accession Code: BV017.24.32

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1924]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 800

Scan Date: 01-Oct-2017

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note name on immigration card reads: "Chung Suey Ying". The family surname, Jung was often spelled as "Chung"

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Registration certificate of Suey Ying Jung (Laura), [1924] thumbnail

Registration form for visitors to the fair

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1978

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds

Series: Cecil Lee business records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Material Details: Text in both English and Chinese

Scope and Content: Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags; Personal Symbols - Ribbons

Accession Code: BV019.6.9

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1978

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 29-Sept-2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on content of item; Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee

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Registration form for visitors to the fair, 1978 thumbnail

Remembrance Book for Elder Zeng Wen Zheng

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Shanghai Shang Wu Yin Shu Guan Si Ban

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.360.13

Author: Shanghai Shang Wu Yin Shu Guan Si Ban

Physical Description: 25 p. ; 18 cm

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians

Object History: Some books in this accession are marked: "Mr. Chan Y. Leong, 111 Pender St. E., Vancouver B.C., Canada, North America, Western H."; Sam Kee & Company merchants is the business located at 111 Pender St. E. Vancouver - originally owned by Chan Toy (many alternative names including Chang Toy) which was later run by Chang Yat Leong - presumably the same person as Chan Y. Leong.

Notes: Chinese language book; On double leaves, East Asian binding

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Ribbon cutting at the Dragon Inn Restaurant's grand-opening

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1990 and 1995] (date of original), copied [2017]

Collection/Fonds: Larry Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the ribbon cutting inside the Dragon Inn Restaurant during their grand-opening at the Hastings location at 4524 Hastings Street, Burnaby.. Four men are gathered around ribbon that is being cut by Burnaby Mayor, Bill Copeland (holding scissors), restaurant owner, Larry Lee is identifie…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Larry Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the ribbon cutting inside the Dragon Inn Restaurant during their grand-opening at the Hastings location at 4524 Hastings Street, Burnaby.. Four men are gathered around ribbon that is being cut by Burnaby Mayor, Bill Copeland (holding scissors), restaurant owner, Larry Lee is identified on the far left.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Copeland, William J.; Dragon Inn; Lee, Larry

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Street Address: 4524 Hastings Street

Accession Code: BV017.37.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1990 and 1995] (date of original), copied [2017]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 10/29/2017

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Ribbon cutting at the Dragon Inn Restaurant's grand-opening, [between 1990 and 1995] (date of original), copied [2017] thumbnail

Rooted : Chinese Canadian stories in Burnaby

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 2023

Call Number: 971.133 ROO

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Digital Resource

ISBN: 978-0-9689849-2-5

Call Number: 971.133 ROO

Contributor: Fong, Denise; Lemke, Jane; Codd, Lisa

Place of Publication: Burnaby

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: 2023

Printer: Metropolitan Fine Printers

Physical Description: 203 p. : ill. ; 30.5 cm

Library Subject (LOC): Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History; Race discrimination -- Canada

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Agriculture; Agriculture - Farms; Persons - Families; Rights; Rights - Human Rights; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism

Notes: There are two versions of the book: English and Simplified Chinese (left, below) and the other in English and Traditional Chinese (right, below).; From the late 1800s to the present day, Chinese Canadians have made Burnaby into a more vibrant and livable city. Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby brings together a collection of diverse stories and photographs from the community, celebrating the legacy and contributions of Burnaby’s Chinese Canadian community spanning over a century. This coffee-table book features oral histories and interviews with descendants of multigenerational family farms, green grocers, corner stores, restaurants, and places of worship. Also included are archival research and community perspectives on anti-Asian racism, community activism, courage, and resilience.; The publication has been timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the Government of Canada in 1923. This federal legislation followed decades of discriminatory legislation by Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments that targeted Chinese Canadians by limiting opportunities to live, work and raise families in Canada. The Chinese Exclusion Act banned almost all migration from China and remained in place until 1947. Publishing this book in 2023 is an effort by the City of Burnaby to recognize the impact of discriminatory legislation on Chinese Canadians in our community, including discriminatory bylaws and practices implemented by Burnaby’s early municipal government.; Edited by Denise Fong (Lead Researcher), Jane Lemke (Burnaby Village Museum Curator) and Lisa Codd (City of Burnaby Heritage Planner).

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Digital Books

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971-133_ROO-Traditional%20SINGLE%20COVER pdf thumbnail

samovar

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV976.225.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV976.225.2

Description: Metal Chinese tea samovar consisting of base, reservoir with tap, and lid; 3 Chinese characters placed vertically on reservoir; metal handles on base and on side of reservoir.

Object History: Samovar from the Kwong Chai Tong Herbalist shop, located at 122 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown. The business was founded in ca. 1915 by Lim Butt. The business was later ran by his son, Lim Bong. The samovar was situated on the counter of the shop, filled with an herbal brew which customers could pour off and drink for a small sum of money. The top portion is the resevoir for the Herbal tea. The lower portion is where the fire was in order to keep the tea warm. Vessel was used to store herbal tea which was offered to visitors for maintaining the balance of their body. Shen Nong is a deity in Chinese religion, a mythical sage ruler of prehistoric China; he has been thought to have taught the ancient Chinese not only their practices of agriculture, but also use of herbal drugs. “Shennong” can also be taken to refer to his people, the Shennong-shi (Shennong Clan). According to legend, tea was first discovered by Shennong over two thousand years ago. It is written in Classic of Tea that, "The tea drinking tradition began with Shen Nong and actively developed by the Duke of Zhou." Tea was used in ancient China. It is said that Shen Nong, the God of Medicine who tasted all herbs was poisoned by 72 different plants everyday. He relied on tea to neutralise the toxins. As for how he discovered this plant which can treat all sorts of ailments, there are many different versions.

Category: 05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Classification: Chemical T&E

Marks/Labels: Label contains 3 Chinese characters that are translate to: Shen Nong Cha (the God of Medicine’s tea). Product is a medicinal tea brand name which uses more than 10 types of herbs to make the tea. Consumed to relieve symptoms of a cold. Often consumed during the summer months to help someone stay cool.

Measurements: 60 cm height x 30 cm diameter

Subjects: Science and Technology Tools and Equipment; Persons - Chinese Canadians

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Scraps and Dragons

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Oct. 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 video recordings (mp4) (11 min., 19 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo, subtitles

Scope and Content: Item consists of part one in a two part video series "A Taste of History" created by Debbie Liang and Joty Gill, University of British Columbia alumni and graduates from the Asian Canadian & Asian Migration Studies program (ACAM). Part one is titled "Scraps and Dragons". The film provides backgroun…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: UBC Partnership series

Subseries: A Taste of History Video series - 2020 subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 video recordings (mp4) (11 min., 19 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo, subtitles

Material Details: Script: Debbie Liang; Joty Gill Narration: Debbie Liang Editor: Debbie Liang Subtitles: English; Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese Video Appearances: Kathy Lee; Eleanor Lee Interviews filmed by: Eleanor Lee Interview questions: Eleanor Lee; Debbie Liang Illustrations and Animations: Debbie Liang Photos, Images & B-roll: Vegetable letters from Shutterstock; Green onion and carrot footage from Debbie Liang; Chop Suey image courtesy of pulaw from Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC By 2.0); Chop Suey from Shutterstock; Menus by Amy Wilson; Gold Dragon booklet cover and menu image- courtesy of UBC RBSC Chung Collection (RBSC-ARC-1679-CCTX-309-122); Chop Suey Nation book cover, image courtesy of Douglas & MacIntyre; Dragon Inn: City of Burnaby Archives, 556-239 photo by John McCarron; Larry Lee, image courtesy of Eleanor Lee; VanTech, image courtesy of Mike from Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0); Bamboo Terrace, image courtesy of Rob from Flickr, public domain; Map image courtesy of Sentinel 2 from wikimedia Creative Commons; Salad bar inside of Dragon Inn Restaurant, Burnaby Village Museum, BV017.37.3; John Lee: City of Burnaby Archives, 535-0415, photo by Brian Langdeau; Photograph - Bar Inside the Dragon Inn Restaurant - Burnaby Village Museum, BV017.37.2; Chopping Mushrooms, footage courtesy of Pressmaster from pexels.com; Chopping Parsley, footage courtesy of Pressmaster from pexels.com; Kwan Luck from Debbie Liang; Crystall Mall as taken from the north side of Kingsway in Burnaby, image courtesy of w:en: Colin Keigher from wikimedia, Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic license; Lok's Produce at Crystal mall (Burnaby) in the Underground Chinese Produce Market image courtesy of William Chen from wikimedia, Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license; Crystal Mall foodcourt, image courtesy of Jay Friedman, Gastrolust; Restaurant and Dragon Innn art by Debbie Liang Music and Sound Effects: "Alison", "Acoustic Mediation 2" from audionautix; "Slow Motion", "Creative Minds" & "Cute" from bensound.com; "Kitchen sounds" & "Pop" from Debbie Liang; "Ding sound effect" from freesoundlibrary Video adapted from 2019 BVM intern project by Debbie Liang and Marcela Gomez Special thanks to: UBC: Joanna Yang, Jenny Lu, Denise Fong, Henry Yu; BVM: Kate Petrusa, Amy Wilson Changes to music may have been made for the purposes of this video

Scope and Content: Item consists of part one in a two part video series "A Taste of History" created by Debbie Liang and Joty Gill, University of British Columbia alumni and graduates from the Asian Canadian & Asian Migration Studies program (ACAM). Part one is titled "Scraps and Dragons". The film provides background information on the origins of the Chinese-Canadian culinary dish "chop suey" and tells the story of Chinese Canadian Chop Suey restaurants, highlighting the history of the "Dragon Inn" chop suey restaurant owned by Larry Lee. The film is supported with voice over in english, subtitles, animation, historical and family photographs and interviews with family members, Kathy Lee and Eleanor Lee. One version of the film is supported with subtitles in English while two other versions of the film are supported with subtitles in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

History: In 2020, due to the restrictions of COVID-19, University of British Columbia student interns with the Burnaby Village Museum Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby project were asked to create virtual experiences to reimagine Burnaby Village Museum's historical Chinese Canadian programming in remote online spaces. Debbie Liang and Joty Gill (UBC alumni and graduates of Dr. Henry Yu's 2019 summer ACAM 390A Global Seminar to Aisa) returned to work with Burnaby Village Museum to create two short films showcasing the history of Chinese Canadian Chop Suey restaurants and piggeries in Burnaby. Larry Lee was born in Kaiping, Guangdong, China and immigrated to Canada in 1949 at the age of sixteen to reunite with his father, Lee Soon. Larry Lee's father had been in Canada for years before his son immigrated to join him. Larry attended Vancouver Technical Secondary School and learned English and carpentry. After he graduated, he was hired by Mr. Wong. Larry and Mr. Wong operated an IGA grocery store at Lonsdale in North Vancouver. Following this, Larry worked as a cashier for his father at "Bamboo Terrace" Chinese restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown. In 1958, he married his wife Kathy and one year later, in 1959 he started a new business of his own. Larry opened the "Dragon Inn" chop suey restaurant at 2516 Kingsway (at Slocan) in Vancouver. Once the restaurant was doing well, Larry opened the "Park Inn" at Kingsway and 25th Avenue. The "Park Inn" was the first Chinese food restaurant with a smorgasboard in Vancouver. With the success of these restaurants and subsequent restaurants Larry Lee opened three other "Dragon Inn" chop suey restaurants located at; 4510 Kingsway and Willingdon in Burnaby (1964); 250 Columbia Street in New Westminster (1971) and Hastings and Willingdon (1990s). In the 1990s Larry retained ownership of the Dragon Inn at 4510 Kingsway and Willingdon and sold the other restaurants. In 1996, Larry sold the property of the Dragon Inn and surrounding lots located at Kingsway and Willingdon to make way for the construction of Crystal Mall. Larry and Kathy Lee had eight children who all worked in the family run restaurants until they were sold.