Simpsons-Sears executive
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 3 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of (left to right) Edgar G. Burton, President of Simpsons-Sears Ltd.; unidentified man; Charles Luther Burton (Chairman of the Board, Simpsons-Sears; father to Edgar Burton) standing together outside of the Canadian National train station in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Series
- Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of (left to right) Edgar G. Burton, President of Simpsons-Sears Ltd.; unidentified man; Charles Luther Burton (Chairman of the Board, Simpsons-Sears; father to Edgar Burton) standing together outside of the Canadian National train station in Vancouver.
- Names
- Burton, Charles Luther
- Burton, Edgar G.
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.7
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 3 May 1954
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2021-09-21
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
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Simpsons-Sears executives
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles Luther Burton (left), Chairman of the Board of Simpsons-Sears and Edgar G. Burton (right), President of Simpsons-Sears Limited standing with an unidentified man inside the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. A rack of clothing is visible behind Charles Luther Burton.
Simpsons-Sears farm and garden equipment
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of farm and garden equipment on display inside the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway), Burnaby. Display includes an arrange of horse riding saddles, bridles and harnesses. Sign on wall reads: "BRADLEY / FARM AND GARDEN / EQUIPMENT".
Simpsons-Sears first anniversary celebration
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [7 May 1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby first anniversary celebration with four men gathered around a large birthday cake. Men are identified (left to right) as A.G. "Al" Moore, Simpsons-Sears Operating Superintendent; T. Boyd Haskelll, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby; Jack Barberie, Manager of …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Series
- Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby first anniversary celebration with four men gathered around a large birthday cake. Men are identified (left to right) as A.G. "Al" Moore, Simpsons-Sears Operating Superintendent; T. Boyd Haskelll, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby; Jack Barberie, Manager of McGavin's Bakery and J. Waddington, Advertising Manager of Simpsons-Sears.
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Haskell, T. Boyd
- Moore, A.G. "Al"
- Waddington, J.
- Barberie, Jack
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.97
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [7 May 1955]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Ford, Rolly
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Negative No.___/ ROLLY FORD PHOTO PUBLICATIONS LTD. / 2195 Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver B.C. / Telephone West 162"
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Simpsons-Sears Grey Cup parade float
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Simpsons-Sears Grey Cup parade float. The float is in two sections, the front section includes a model of the new Simpsons-Sears store and the second section includes a large foot ball. The parade float is travelling down an unidentified street. A building with a barber shop sign i…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Series
- Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Simpsons-Sears Grey Cup parade float. The float is in two sections, the front section includes a model of the new Simpsons-Sears store and the second section includes a large foot ball. The parade float is travelling down an unidentified street. A building with a barber shop sign is visible on the street behind the float.
- Subjects
- Events - Parades
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.136
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1958]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2021-09-21
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
- Stamp in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Munshaw Colour / Service Ltd. / DEC. 19, 1958"
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Simpsons-Sears house building materials on display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display of siding, insulation tiles and jack-posts are visible.
Simpsons-Sears house building materials on display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display includes a model of a house with exterior paneling. An unidentified man (possibly a store manager) is standing inside of the model house next to a desk.
Simpsons-Sears light fixture and fireplace display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of various lighting fixtures and fire places on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Two fireplaces with mantels and equipment are also on display with the lighting fixtures.
Simpsons-Sears managers inside new store
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of (left to right) unidentified man; Al Moore, Simpsons-Sears Assistant Manager; T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby and an unidentified man standing together inside the new Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway in Burnaby.
Simpsons-Sears mattress display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a mattress display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Five bed mattresses are visible along with matching side tables and lamps.
Simpsons-Sears outdoor sales display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simpsons-Sears display in the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway). A wooden framework of is set up in the parking lot with banners flying over top. The pavement appears wet from the rain.
Simpsons-Sears outdoor sales display
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a display of furniture near the entrance to the Simpsons-Sears located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. The furniture is on display under the covered promenade with flags hanging from the roof top. The pavement appears wet from the rain.
Simpsons-Sears parking lot
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Simpsons-Sears parking lot with cars and a fenced in display of outdoor garden and farm implements outside the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby.
Simpsons-Sears parking lot sale
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simpsons-Sears parking lot sale set outside of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. Cars are parked along Kingsway and the parking lot outside of the store is filled with merchandise on display. A string of banners is flying overhea…
Simpsons-Sears parking lot sale
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an overhead view of the Simpsons-Sears parking lot sale set outside of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. Cars are parked along Kingsway and the parking lot outside of the store is filled with merchandise on display. A string of b…
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1954-1959, predominant 1954-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 114 photographs + 4 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs and textual records that were arranged within a scrapbook documenting the early years of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959 - 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. Many of the photographs document the Simpsons-Sears and Sears-Roebuck executive and staf…
Simpsons-Sears staff and customers
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simpsons-Sears staff and customers. Two unidenitified staff are standing behind a counter with a cash register, adding machine and Simpsons-Sears catalogues and a group of three unidentified people are standing on the other side of the counter. This could be the Simpsons-Sears mail or…
Simpsons-Sears staff in skit
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954 or 1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of Simpsons-Sears employees performing in a skit on a make shift stage. A hanging gallows is set up on the stage and two men are wearing signs which read "Ottawa" and "Hamilton". T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby is identified standing on the far left. This e…
Speeches on opening day of Simpsons-Sears
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby standing at microphone with E.G. Burton (middle) and Reeve, Charles W. MacSorely (far right) standing behind him. Speeches were delivered on the opening day of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby May 5, 1954.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Series
- Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby standing at microphone with E.G. Burton (middle) and Reeve, Charles W. MacSorely (far right) standing behind him. Speeches were delivered on the opening day of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby May 5, 1954.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
- Events - Openings
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Haskell, T. Boyd
- Burton, Edgar G.
- MacSorley, Charles W.
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.170
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Photographer
- On-The-Spot Photographers
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "83"
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
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T. Boyd Haskell and Stan Leonard
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Oct. 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby and president of the Greater Vancouver Tourist Association, T. Boyd Haskell (left) standing with Stan Leonard, Canada's top professional golfer in 1959. The pair are holding a document between them. In October 1959, Stan Leonard earned the distinctio…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Series
- Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby and president of the Greater Vancouver Tourist Association, T. Boyd Haskell (left) standing with Stan Leonard, Canada's top professional golfer in 1959. The pair are holding a document between them. In October 1959, Stan Leonard earned the distinction as Greater Vancouver's Tourist Ambassador by the Greater Vancouver Tourist Association. Tourist Association president, Haskell read the citation at a luncheon in the Vancouver Hotel.
- Subjects
- Events - Competitions
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Haskell, T. Boyd
- Greater Vancouver Tourist Association
- Leonard, Stan
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.161
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- Oct. 1959
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Stan Leonaard - Tourist of the year 1959 / T.B. Haskell"
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
- Business card with photograph reads: "E.C. MacPherson / Press Relations Officer/ Canadian Pacific Railway Company / Vancouver B.C."
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