1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-209
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-616
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
War Savings Certificates - Envelope, Form -- [1942]. Form that folds into an envelope for Canadian War Saving Certificates. The form was filled out by Iris Murray who was 15 when the form was completed. The front cover of the form has an illustration of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and a Lion with a boiling pot labelled War Savings, over a fire. Mickey Mouse is stirring the post with a flag pole that has the Union Jack on the top. Donald Duck is fueling the fire with logs labelled Loans. There is a caption under the illustration "KEEP THE POT A-BOILIN'!!!". The illustration was provided courtesy of Walt. Disney. Below the illustration is "Serve by Saving". The envelope is pre addressed to The National Chairmen of the War Savings Committee in Ottawa. Inside the form there are illustrated charts describing the economic situation. The form provides space to affix Saving Stamps where Iris has two stamps placed. The form measures 34.5cm x 17.5cm when folded out.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Examination, "Post Examination #3"; mimeographed form filled in in pencil by H. Cutress"; c. 1940s; paper is yellowed
Object History
Examination taken by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby. This examination was probably taken as part of his training.
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. The pages of the pad are yellow and have tear lines at the top of the pad. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
Object History
Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar on the Burnaby Village Museum Facebook page on October 7, 2021. The webinar was hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator, Christina Froschauer and presented by Raymond Nakamura. The webinar is titled "From Fuki to O…
Recording Device: Zoom video communication and Facebook platforms
Recording Note: Film was edited from it's original recorded version (97 min., 37 sec.) to edited version (84 min., 20 sec.) for public viewing on Heritage Burnaby.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar on the Burnaby Village Museum Facebook page on October 7, 2021. The webinar was hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator, Christina Froschauer and presented by Raymond Nakamura. The webinar is titled "From Fuki to Ofuro: Japanese Canadians in Burnaby".
In this webinar, Raymond Nakamura shares his own Japanese family history (Yamashita and Nakamura families) in British Columbia; provides insight into the Fuki plant (also known as butterbur) which was used by Japanese Canadians as a special culinary plant; describes the customs behind the ofuro (Japanese bathhouse) at Burnaby Village Museum and shares some of his research on Japanese Canadians who lived in Burnaby prior to the internment of Japanese Canadians in World War II.
The title slide of Raymond's presentation reads "Japanese Canadians in Pre-War Burnaby". Raymond's presentation is supported with his own illustrations along with historical photographs from personal and public archival collections including the Nikkei National Museum, The City of Burnaby Archives and the Burnaby Village Museum.
Japanese families highlighted in Raymond's talk include the Nakamuras; Yamashitas; Yasuis; Kokuryos; Kojimas; Shimotakaharas; Kariatsumaris; Ibatas; Marie Karamoto family and Dr. Taihei Kuzuhara. Many historical references regarding Burnaby residents come from Burnaby publications; "In the Shadow by the Sea : recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village" and "Pioneer Tales of Burnaby".
During breaks in the presentation, Christina and Raymond take questions from webinar participants on zoom as well as viewers from the live recording on Burnaby Village Museum's Facebook page.
Resource links shared during presentation include:
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/res.../search-the-collection/
Landscapes of Injustic Archive
https://loi.uvic.ca/archive/
Raymond's Brain
https://www.raymondsbrain.com/
In the Shadow by the Sea : recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumlibrary5173
History
Raymond Nakamura was born and raised in Toronto, and has lived most of his adult life in Vancouver. Holding a PhD in Marine Sciences from University of Toronto, Raymond’s study specializing in the hydrodynamics of sand dollars. More recently, he has been recognized for his research work on Japanese Canadians, leading to fact and fiction writing, co-hosting podcasts and delivering creative presentations on the subject –one of which we are honoured to see today. Raymond has worked collaboratively with cultural centers across the Greater Vancouver Region, including Science World, the Vancouver Aquarium, the Nikkei National Museum, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, to name a few.