File contains correspondence pertaining to the 25th Anniversary Celebration and it includes souvenir programme for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Incorporation of Burnaby, 1917.
File contains correspondence pertaining to the 25th Anniversary Celebration and it includes souvenir programme for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Incorporation of Burnaby, 1917.
Album page with souvenir newspaper; single page; one sided; "The Heritage Village News", Friday, November 19, 1971
Object History
Album page 229 from Don Copan album/scrapbook for Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations
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
The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these yea…
The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these years despite losing contact with them long ago. In his seniority, he muses poignantly about the symbolism of this writing instrument and shares his wonderment about the destiny of these childhood benefactors.
History
Immigrating from Hong Kong to Canada as a child, Alfred Woo easily assimilated into the Canadian way of life at an early age and has enjoyed the best of both worlds. A law graduate, his professional career included service as a Crown Counsel, securities administrator, corporate executive, and as private practitioner. He also served in the Canadian Army (Reserve Force) as a legal officer and an artillery officer before being honorably discharged at the rank of Major. A Burnaby resident for over 30 years, and now retired, he continues to volunteer helping seniors, a community service club, and a veterans group.
Armband, felt, red. Stamped "Royal Visit Official Victoria, B.C .1939" in black.
Object History
1939 was the first tour of Canada by a reigning monarch. King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, travelled across the country from coast-to-coast.
Marks/Labels
"Royal Visit, Official, Victoria, B.C., 1939" stamped in black on the red felt.
File contains Ephemera pertaining to the Bailey family including an Unemployment Insurance booklet, a Souvenir Programme and Souvenir ribbon for the "Visit of their Most Gracious Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth" on May 29, 1939 as well as a "Big-4" Relief Fund receipt.
File contains Ephemera pertaining to the Bailey family including an Unemployment Insurance booklet, a Souvenir Programme and Souvenir ribbon for the "Visit of their Most Gracious Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth" on May 29, 1939 as well as a "Big-4" Relief Fund receipt.
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car re…
inscribed in the negative and printed on recto, l.l. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR", l.r. " Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869"
stamped on verso, l.l. "SEP 1 - 1946/ 664"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car reads; "Sightseeing Car Trips / Leave Robson & Granville / At 10 & 11 AM - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 PM / Daily." Behind the car, a store window display of photographs with an awning reads; "Harry Bullen Photographer." Among the passengers in the car are a number of soldiers. Printed at the bottom front of the photograph; "BC Electric Rly Co Observation Car / Harry Bullen Photographer., 2608 Granville St., Phone Bay. 8869."
In "History of Metropolitan Vancouver" at http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology6.htm, it notes that Harry Bullen sold long narrow souvenir photographs of the passengers taken in the car.
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are sign…
printed on recto, b. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "DICK" GARDNER CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869."
stamped on verso, c.r. "AUG 14 1942"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that reads, "NEXT TRIP/ 11 AM" and "NEXT TRIP/ 3 PM". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph.
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, full of people and conducted by "Teddy" Lyons. The car number is 124, and a sign on the rear end of the car reads, "See Vancouver / Two Hour / Trip / Fare 35c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 4:00 pm, as there are signs hang…
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, full of people and conducted by "Teddy" Lyons. The car number is 124, and a sign on the rear end of the car reads, "See Vancouver / Two Hour / Trip / Fare 35c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 4:00 pm, as there are signs hanging on the car by the conductor that read, "Extra Trip / 7:00 PM" and "Next Trip / 4:00 PM." There are restaurants and various stores which line the street by the tracks in the background. The caption printed on the front bottom of the photo reads, "B.C. Electric Rly. Co. Observation Car, Vancouver. / "Teddy" Lyons, Conductor. Harry Bullen Photo. 2608 Gran. Bayview 8869." Stamped on the back of the photo is "Vancouver, B.C. Jul 22 1934."
For another photograph of BCER car # 124, but from a different year, see photograph HV973.26.143
For another photograph of BCER observation car by Harry Bullen, see HV975.88.1
In "History of Metropolitan Vancouver" at http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology6.htm, it notes that Harry Bullen sold long narrow souvenir photographs of the passengers taken in the car
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are sig…
printed on recto, "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "TEDDY LYONS CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that read, "EXTRA TRIP / 7.00 P.M.", "NEXT TRIP / 4 P.M.", NEXT TRIP / 10 A.M.", and "NEXT TRIP / 2 P.M.". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph. Teddy Lyons is at the front of the car, holding a small child.
Tin, metal, hinged lid; coloured; shows the Queen's Piper, "From the Painting by Leonard Boden"; thistle pattern on sides; on underside, remnant of picture of biscuits.
Object History
Portrait depicted on tin was painted by notable British Artist Leonard Boden (1911-1999) who painted several portraits of Royal family members.
Marks/Labels
Label painted on tin reads "THE QUEEN'S PIPER from the painting by Leonard Boden".
Souvenir Program - Booklet -- [1947]. Booklet produced by the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) to detail the events and success of the exhibition. The front cover has an aerial photograph of the exhibition grounds with an illustration of a drumming majorette in a red uniform. At the top of the program is "Canada's Show-Window On The Pacific". The PNE was open from August 25 to September 1, 1947. The program cost 25 cents. The program is 21.5cm x 28cm.
Box. Flat, rectangular, metal box with hinged lid. Lid is red with a raised gold, coin-like bust of Queen Victoria. Left of the bust is V, I, R, monogram with crown above. Right of the bust writing and facsimile handwriting below. Scratched writing on back.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Marks/Labels
"V, I, R" "SOUTH" "AFRICA" "1900" "I wish you a happy" "New Year, Victoria IR-".; On under side is scratched "3546 Forbes".
Tin box. Rectangular, cigar box with hinged lid. Lid features a red background with raised crowns, portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. Holes in bottom for ventilation.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
Marks/Labels
"J.HIRSCH & SONS, LIMITED." " MONTREAL" "IRVING CIGARS" Scroll with "NG ORGE & EN MA" "CORONATION YEAR SOUVENIR". On underside "26 Cigars" "Factory No.34" "I.R.-17".
Box. Commemorative metal box with hinged lid. Lid - Windsor Castle; Right - Westminster Abbey; Left -Edinburgh Castle; Front - King George VI; Back - circle of crests from 11 areas of the British Empire, with Canada featured in the center.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Marks/Labels
Lid of tin "Windsor Castle", right side of tin "Westminster Abbey", left "Edinburgh Castle". Front of tin "George VI" "KING EMPEROR", at lower right is crown above "GRI". Back of tin is a circle of crests from 11 parts of the British Empire: "AUSTRALIA" "EAST AFRICA" "NEWFOUNDLAND" "CEYLON" "MALAYA" "BURMAH" "WEST INDIES" "INDIA" "SOUTH AFRICA" "WEST AFRICA" "NEW ZEALAND", with "CANADA" featured in the center.
Bumper sticker; printed on white paper with black ink; peelable backing includes name of manufacturer and details in English and French in blue ink reading: "MACTAC / Starliner / Cdn. patents 967086-1128848-1130716". Black text on sticker reads: "Burnaby Village / Museum".
Object History
Souvenir bumper sticker for Burnaby Village Museum [ca.1985]. From ephemera collection of the Century Park Museum Association. The Century Park Museum Association was the governing body of Heritage Village (later named Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Village Museum Association in 1984) between 1971 and 1989.