Photograph shows a baby being pushed in a stroller. A Livery Feed and Stable can be seen in the background.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: taken Aug 14-21 at Virden, Man. 6 1/2 mo old. weight (still gaining). Mrs. Bridgett giving him an early morning stroll thinking he would go to sleep?
After the cancellation of McGuinness’ CBC Radio broadcast “Neighborly News from the Prairies” that he hosted from 1980 to 1983, McGuinness continued working with the CBC. He was popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years.
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Photograph shows Fred McGuinness (left) and Peter Gzowki (right) having coffee in a restaurant.
Notes
Writing on the back of the postcard reads: Baron! Dear Fred - okay, okay so the photos aren't great...these are your copies anyways! How you are well - Love Shelley (the Countess)
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a blue shirt. McGuinness is standing in front of the John E. Robbins Library, Brandon University. Darroch Hall is reflected in the library's windows.
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness (centre) posing with his honorary doctorate. BU president Dennis Anderson and BU chancellor Martin Kavanagh stand to his left and right, respectively.
The CGS Acadia was a former hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. The ship was used in the surveying work used to establish the port of Churchill.
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Photograph shows three steam ships docked in a port alongside railway tracks.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Churchill 1931 Sept 16 No. 3. Dr. Marion? Party. C.G.S. Acadia, S.S. Warkworth, S.S. Farnworth.