Photograph of the parade of May Queen Suite at the May Day celebration in New Westminster in 1934. Leading the parade are flower girls, and following them are the girls in the suite, each escorted by a man in a suit. In the background, there are crowds of people gathered to watch the parade. Ins…
Photograph of the parade of May Queen Suite at the May Day celebration in New Westminster in 1934. Leading the parade are flower girls, and following them are the girls in the suite, each escorted by a man in a suit. In the background, there are crowds of people gathered to watch the parade. Inscribed in the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front "The 65th May Day Celebration / New Westminster, B.C., May 11th, 1934 / Stride Studio Photos / 6."
The photographs in the accession HV976.143 are thought to be by the Stride studio, as the donor indicated in her letter that the Stride family were personal friends of her great-aunt and her husband, who resided in Edmonds. She wrote that she received a picture of the New Westminster or Burnaby May Day celebrations each year.
Photograph of a group of girls each holding a ribbon from the Maypole in her hands, getting ready for the Maypole dance at the May Day Celebration in New Westminster in 1936. Most of the girls are wearing white dresses, some are in a skirt and blouse, and most wear strap shoes. There is a crowd o…
Photograph of a group of girls each holding a ribbon from the Maypole in her hands, getting ready for the Maypole dance at the May Day Celebration in New Westminster in 1936. Most of the girls are wearing white dresses, some are in a skirt and blouse, and most wear strap shoes. There is a crowd of people gathered behind them to watch the dance. Inscribed in the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "The 66th May Day Celebration / New Westminster, B.C., May 1st, 1936 / Photos by the Stride Studios / #28."
The photographs in the accession HV976.143 are thought to be by the Stride studio, as the donor indicated in her letter that the Stride family were personal friends of her great-aunt and her husband, who resided in Edmonds. She wrote that she received a picture of the New Westminster or Burnaby May Day celebrations each year.
Photograph of the May Queen Suite on stage at the May Day Celebrations in New Westminster. The May Queen with a crown of flowers is at the microphone set up on the stage with her first maid standing beside her. The other girls in the Suite are seated on their chairs on the stage. Men in suits with …
Photograph of the May Queen Suite on stage at the May Day Celebrations in New Westminster. The May Queen with a crown of flowers is at the microphone set up on the stage with her first maid standing beside her. The other girls in the Suite are seated on their chairs on the stage. Men in suits with a flower and ribbon on their lapel are seated in front of the stage. There is a Union Jack hung in the centre of the wall behind the stage. Inscribed in the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "The 66th May Day Celebration / New Westminster, B.C., May 1st, 1936 / Photos by the Stride Studios / 6."
The photographs in the accession HV976.143 are thought to be by the Stride studio, as the donor indicated in her letter that the Stride family were personal friends of her great-aunt and her husband, who resided in Edmonds. She wrote that she received a picture of the New Westminster or Burnaby May Day celebrations each year.
Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
Survey plan of "Armstrong Street School Site / Burnaby Municipality" "Being a 2 acre portion of Lot 13 Group 1, & according to map 1722 which shows this as Lot E. Block 2 of subdivision of a portion, of Lot 13, Group 1, New Westminster District".
Survey plan of "Armstrong Street School Site / Burnaby Municipality" "Being a 2 acre portion of Lot 13 Group 1, & according to map 1722 which shows this as Lot E. Block 2 of subdivision of a portion, of Lot 13, Group 1, New Westminster District".
Oath on plan reads: "I, Geoffrey K. Burnett...and did personally superintend the survey represented..." "Completed on the 18th day of March 1915"; signed by Geoffrey K. Burnett and notarized by "K.A. Eastman", sworn "...19th day of April 1915"; "Burnett and McGugan., B.C. Land Surveyors. Etc.. New Westminster, B.C.."
handwritten on back "Burnaby Schools" "23R" twice, "1783"
Oath on plan reads: "I, D.J. McGugan...and did personally superintend the survey..." "completed on the 27th day of May 1915"; signed by D.J. McGugan, notarized by "Walter Edmonds" "sworn "...29th day of May 1915" "Burnett and McGugan" "B.C. Land Surveyors Etc. New Westminster, B.C.";
British Columbia Driver's Licence -(License) -- [1927]. Driver's Licence issued to Norah Irene Descoteau in 1927. The front cover has the Provincial Coat of Arms and the issue number for the licence "No. 118183". It states that "The Licence Must Be Carried With You At All Times When Driving". Inside provides detailed infromation about Norah and rules and regulations to driving. The license has been stamped by the Provincial Police in New Westminster, B.C.
Object History
From the estate of Norah Byrne, daughter of Peter Byrne and Priscilla Amelia Rowling Rowling. She married William Napoleon Descoteau on May 28th 1924 in New Westminster. William worked as a steam engineer on the railroad.
Photograph is a panorama of the "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928".
The photograph presumably shows the employees and families of the Brackman-Ker Milling Co. The adults are mostly posed standing in four rows. There are some children being held in…
Photograph is a panorama of the "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928".
The photograph presumably shows the employees and families of the Brackman-Ker Milling Co. The adults are mostly posed standing in four rows. There are some children being held in the arms of adults, but most of the children in the photograph are seated on the ground along the front of the group. There is also a dog lying down on the ground to the right side of the group. The group is posed in a grassy area, with trees and the roof of a square building visible in the background.
Title on front of photograph read: "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928" and "PHOTO BY THE STRIDE STUDIOS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Publicity photograph of "Brownie Training" with a closeup of three women clasping hands together while one of the them holds a pen. Two of the women are dressed as Guide leaders and identified as Mrs. Don Wilks and Mrs. Georgie Runcie.
Handwritten text in black ink on scrapbook page reads: "Mrs Don Wilks / Mrs Georgie Runcie \ Publicity Photo re- / Brownie / Training / 1958-60".
Scope and Content
Publicity photograph of "Brownie Training" with a closeup of three women clasping hands together while one of the them holds a pen. Two of the women are dressed as Guide leaders and identified as Mrs. Don Wilks and Mrs. Georgie Runcie.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society's first annual dinner held at the the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain on November 27, 1959. Men and women are seated at rows of tables.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society's first annual dinner held at the the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain on November 27, 1959. Men and women are seated at rows of tables.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society's first annual dinner held at the the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain on November 27, 1959. Men and women are seated at rows of tables.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society's first annual dinner held at the the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain on November 27, 1959. Men and women are seated at rows of tables.
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.
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.
1 photograph : sepia ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm (sight), mounted in folder 72 x 31 folded to 28 x 31 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Hall (later Phelps) standing, wearing a 'crown of flowers' at a photographic studio. Her Maids of Honour (all unidentified) sit on either side of her, surrounded by flowers.
1 photograph : sepia ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm (sight), mounted in folder 72 x 31 folded to 28 x 31 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Hall (later Phelps) standing, wearing a 'crown of flowers' at a photographic studio. Her Maids of Honour (all unidentified) sit on either side of her, surrounded by flowers.
National Registration Regulations - Card -- [1940]. Dominion of Canada National Registration Card for Eric Coe of 2684 Fern Avenue, Burnaby. Eric Coe was Part of the Electoral District Number 235 New Westminster, B.C. The registration card was signed on August 19th, 1940 and was signed by Deputy Registrar Vivean Ramsbothan (?). On the back of the card are several ink stamps "BCL-3143", "BCL-3144", "BCL-3145", "BCL 3146" and "STORE X 3-44". The card measures 10cm x 7cm.
Dissolution of Partnership - Certificate -- [1926]. Certificate, four typed pages in blue paper cover, folded twice; typed on cover to show when folded, "FRANK WAGNER," "-and-" "THEOPHILUS COCHRANE." "DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP."; preprinted with borders top and bottom; above upper border, "Dated" and dotted line, "19" at right, has been typed in as May, 1926; two borders at middle, title has been typed between; below bottom border, "WHITESIDE, EDMONDS & WHITESIDE" "Barristers, Solicitors, Etc." "NEW WESTMINSTER, - - B.C."; 2nd 'Whiteside' is 'X'ed out by typewriter, "SELKIRL"? typed above it; form begins "THIS INDENTURE made the", then handwritten "Tenth", then typed "day of May,..."; signed by both parties, red seals; witnessed by John Murray, broker, 4009 Kingsway, Burnaby; paper is very thin, blue margin at left, watermark "MAPLE LEAF" and U and T
Third Year Course Household Science Examination - Certificate and Envelope -- [1925]. Third Year Course Household Science Examination Certificate for Nina Christina Atkinson, No. 1396. The examination was held in June 1925. Nina was tested in Composition, Literature, History, Algebra and Arithmetic, Chemistry, Physiology and Hygiene, Dietetics, French Translation, French Grammar, Cookery, Dressmaking and Millinery, and finally Drawing and Design. In red at the top of the certificate is the Coat of Arms for British Columbia and written below is "The Government of the Province of British Columbia. On the reverse side is information on supplement examinations. The certificate measures 18cm x 22cm. The envelope is brown paper addressed to Nina C. Atkinson, at 215-13th Ave., New Westminster, B.C.. The envelope has an orange King George V stamp on the top right corner and "Department of Education/ Victoria, B.C." written on the top left corner. The envelope has a butterfly enclosure and measures 19cm x 27cm.
Grade Eleven Examination - Certificate and Envelope -- [1925]. Grade Eleven Examination for Junior Matriculation Normal Entrance for Nina Christina Atkinson, No. 1396. The exam was taken in September of 1925. The only subject that Nina wrote on was History. In red at the top of the certificate is the Coat of Arms for the Province of British Columbia. Below the coat of arms is "The Government of the Province of British Columbia". On the reverse side of the certificate is information on supplemental examinations. The certificate measures 18.5cm x 22.5cm. The envelope is brown paper and was addressed to Miss Nina Christina Atkinson, 215 - 13th Ave., New Westminster, B.C.. The envelope was from the Department of Education in Victoria, B.C. and has an orange King George V stamp on the top right corner. The envelope has a butterfly enclosure and measures 19cm x 27cm.