The series was created by a member of the administrative staff attached to the Board of Directors of the winter and summer fairs.
Custodial History
The records were housed at the MEA until c1986 when they were transferred to the S.J. McKee Archives at Brandon University.
Scope and Content
The series includes a scrapbook that encompasses the 1954 and 1955 summer and winter fairs. The scrapbook is comprised mainly of newspaper clippings pertaining to the fairs. Within the scrapbook there are a few unusual items, including the construction plans for a new horse stable in 1884, and an 1895 prize list.
Notes
Part of RG2SF4. Inventory of documents in the series is available in the printed finding aid.
Storage Location
RG 2 Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Association fonds
RG2SF4 Miscellaneous
This series includes all items that did not fit into any manuscript group or other miscellaneous series.
Custodial History
The records were housed at the MEA until c1986 when they were transferred to the S.J. McKee Archives at Brandon University.
Scope and Content
The series includes a list for an auction at the Keystone Centre, an invitation to the official opening of the Keystone Centre, an essay entitled “Random Thoughts on Problems of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba,” an Index of Entry Lists and Exhibitors for the summer fair from 1916 to 1935 and the winter fair from 1917 to 1923. The series also includes annual reports, a bulletin from the Canadian Equestrian Federation, Financial Statements, Livestock Classifications, a Manitoba Farm Information Directory, a Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association bulletin, newspapers and inserts, the official handbook of the American Quarter Horse Association, and pamphlets regarding the Super Horse 50/50 and Futurity.
Notes
Part of RG2SF4. Inventory of documents in the series is available in the printed finding aid.
Storage Location
RG 2 Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Association fonds
RG2SF4 Miscellaneous
File consists of copies of various legal documents, including acts, orders-in-council, memorandums, and agreements relating to the basis, legal structure and operations of Brandon University. There is also a small amount of correspondence.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
Box 2
File consists of copies of various legal documents, including acts, memorandums, and agreements relating to the operations of Brandon College Incorporated, Brandon University and BUSU.
Files consist of salary briefs, notices, correspondence, reports, briefs and minutes for the Brandon College Faculty Association. File 1b also contains minutes, correspondence and reports (particularly from the Library) for the General Faculty of Brandon College and Brandon University for the years 1959-1967.
File consists of correspondence, memos and reports. Subject matter includes hardship allowances, salary negotiations, credit extension remuneration, and plenipotentiaries.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series XV: BUFA
Box 2
File consists of minutes, notices, briefs, revisions, financial information (including budget), constitutional amendments, grievance procedures, proposed guidelines concerning reductions in academic appointments for budgetary reasons, revised statement re grants for tuition and fees and memos/correspondence.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series XV: BUFA
Box 2
File consists of correspondence, notices, reference material, salary information, minutes for the Brief Committee concerning Credit Extension and the Salary Committee.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series XV: BUFA
Box 2
