Rose Bancroft with map of Burnaby
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee vice chair Rose Bancroft standing next to a large map of Burnaby at the Burnaby Centennial '71 information booth and display.
Map of Burnaby
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a large map of Burnaby displayed on a table in a parking lot. A poster for "Middlegate" Shopping Centre is displayed to the right.
booklet
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.18
- Description
- Burnaby A Proud Century - Booklet -- [1992]. Booklet created as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebrations outlining the history and growth of Burnaby in the last 100 years. The booklet was published by Canada Wide Magazines Limited in Burnaby. The booklet includes many advertisements from local businesses. The front cover of the booklet has a medal with the Burnaby Centennial logo on it with "Burnaby - A Proud Century/ Burnaby, B.C." written around the edge. there are gold and red ribbons hanging around the medal. The booklet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Title
- Burnaby - A Proud Century
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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calendar
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.17
- Description
- Burnaby's Centennial - Calendar -- [1992]. Calendar produced by Burnaby Parks and recreation for the year 1992, in celebration of Burnaby's Centennial. The front of the calendar has three photographs of various scenes from Burnaby's history. Insides each month has three photographs also from Burnaby's history. At the back of the calendar is a Leisure Directory for the various clubs and centres around the city. The calendar measures 27.5cm x 21cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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fundraising form
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.5
- Description
- Celebrate Our Centennial - Fundraising Form -- [1992]. Capital Campaign fundraising form for the expansion of the Burnaby Art Centre. The campaign was part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. The goal was to raise 3.5 Million Dollars for a four phase expansion project for Music and Sound Studios, Performing Arts Studios, Community Art Gallery, Multi-use Studio Theatre and a Community Theatre. The form folds into an envelope that can be mailed to the City of Burnaby. The form measures 28cm x 21.5cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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invitation
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV996.5.1
- Description
- The Official Opening of Heritage Village - Invitation -- [1971]. Invitation to the Official Opening Luncheon of the Heritage Village by His Excellency The Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor-General of Canada along with the Mayor and Municipal Council of Burnaby. The invitation was addressed to "Mrs. M. Trainer & guest" for a civic luncheon at The Astor Motor Hotel on November 19th, 1971. At the top of the invitation is an illustration of a blue rhododendron flower and the British Columbia Centennial '71 logo. The invitation measures 18.5cm x 14.5cm.
- Object History
- The invitation was issued to special guests to attend the official opening of Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum) in 1971, as well as a luncheon with the Governor General and his wife as special guests. This particular invitation was issued to Mary Trainer, who was the Centennial Co-ordinator charged with supporting the work of Burnaby's 1971 Centennial Committee, chaired by James Barrington. The Centennial Committee organized a variety of projects and events in 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of British Columbia's entry into Confederation. The construction of the Heritage Village was their major project.
- Colour
- White
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
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leaflet
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.7
- Description
- Passport to Burnaby - Leaflet -- [1992]. A commemorative leaflet as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. The goal was to promote travel to host centres to receive a stamp as part of a passport. When all stamps were collected the page could be entered into a draw. Participating Host Centres were C.G. Brown Memorial Swimming Pool, Cameron Recreation Centre, Confederation Centre, Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, Burnaby Municipal Hall, Burnaby Village Museum, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, The Burnaby Arts Centre, Still Creek Recycling Depot, and Bonsor Recreation Complex. The passport has been stamped for Burnaby Municipal Hall. The leaflet was produced by the Finance Department and the Centennial Committee. The leaflet measures 28cm x 21.5cm.
- Title
- Passport to Burnaby
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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leaflet
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.23
- Description
- Gift and Souvenir Price List - Leaflet -- [1992]. Leaflet for gifts and souvenirs from the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. the front page has the Burnaby Centennial logo on it. Inside are colour pictures of the products available and information. The price list and order form is on the back of the leaflet. Orders could have been placed in person at the Burnaby Centennial Office or by fax. The leaflet measures 36.5cm x 21.5cm when open.
- Title
- Gift & Souvenir Price List
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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program
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.16
- Description
- Centennial Celebration Dinner - Program -- [1992]. Program for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby Centennial Celebration Dinner on September 18th, 1992. The front of the program has an oval cut out that shows a photograph of the second municipal hall. Inside the program outlines the evening's events and a list of donors. On the back of the program is the names of the executive members of the Burnaby Centennial Committee. The program was printed by Hemlock Printers and designed by Design Works. The leaflet measures 13cm x 25.5cm.
- Colour
- Beige
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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program
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.20
- Description
- Burnaby Centennial Celebration - Program -- [1992]. Program for September 22nd, 1992, Centennial Celebration. The front of the program has a coloured version of the Burnaby Centennial Logo. Insides, outlines the evening's events including a speech from the Mayor, the flag raising, Time Capsule, and the Burnaby Centennial song. On the back of the program is the Oath of Citizenship in English and French. The program measures 12cm x 15.5cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
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Coronation of Queen Victoria : 28th June, 1838
The letters of Queen Victoria : a selection from her majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861, vol. 1 - 1837-1843
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV972.136.1
- Call Number
- 941.08 VIC
- Author
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
- Contributor
- Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925
- Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Publication Date
- 1908
- Physical Description
- xii, 512 p. ; 20 cm.
- Inscription
- "W37a" [written in blue ink on first page, crossed out]
"Mrs. J. A. Elliot" [written and underlined on first page]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Europe--Politics and government--1848-1871
- Great Britain--History--Victoria, 1837-1901
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1901
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901
- Letters
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Books
- Notes
- "Edited by Arthur Christopher Benson, M.A. and Viscount Esher, G.C.V.O., K.C.B."--title page
- "Published by the authority of His Majesty the King"--title page
- Contributor's full names and dates: Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930
Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925
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The letters of Queen Victoria : a selection from her Makesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861, published by the authority of His Majesty the King, vol. ii, 1844-1853
memorial card
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.12.8
- Description
- The white memorial card is rectangular with a blue border. There is and image of King Edward VII printed in blue. Presented by the Vancouver School Board at its Memorial Service May 20, 1910.
- Marks/Labels
- "IN MEMORIAM" "Edward the Peacemaker" "Son of a Queen..." verse by Felix Penne "Edward VII. Born Nov. 9th, 1841. Married March 10th 1863. Succeeded to Throne Jan.22, 1901. Died May 6th, 1910" "Presented by the Vancouver Board of School Trustees on the occasion of the School Memorial Service, May 20, 1910"; blue printing; "MAIL JOB PRESSES" below bottom border.
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
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Princess Mary's gift book
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV974.113.17
- Call Number
- 820.9 MAR
- Author
- Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood, 1897-1965
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Physical Description
- 140 p. : ill. [9 p.] of plates ; 26 cm.
- Inscription
- "PRINCESS MARY'S / GIFT BOOK", printed title inside raised oval on front of book
"ALL PROFITS ON SALE GIVEN TO THE QUEEN'S "WORK FOR WOMEN" FUND", printed in black on the spine of the book.
"Painted for Princess Mary's Gift Book by J.J. Shannon, R.A.", printed under portrait of Princess Mary in frontispiece of book
"BUCKINGHAM PALACE", printed in red on page following frontispiece
"To Annie Coulter
From Aunt Lizzie
Christmas 1915" [handwritten in pencil on first page]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Gift books
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918--Gift books
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Books
- Notes
- "All profits from sale are given to the Queen's 'Work for Women' Fund which is acting in conjunction with The National Relief Fund"
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