[Display Building II, the last surviving building of those constructed for the Dominion Fair held in Brandon in 1913, has been named one of the 10 most endangered historic buildings in the country by the Heritage Canada Foundation. P.E. 10/07/09.]
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Dominion Exhibition Display Building II at Brandon fairgrounds
Also known as the Mercantile Display Building
Notes
Architect's drawing
Built for the Dominion Fair of 1913 with some alterations from the proposed design shown.
Photograph is looking northwest probably from the John R. Brodie Science Centre and shows the Citzens' Science Building, the Brandon College Building, Clark Hall and a portion of the driveway and grounds in front of the buildings.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Canadian National Railway terminal building.
Notes
[Building located just west of First Street.]
[Although filed in this location, Mr. Stuckey did not number this envelope. There were two negatives contained within it; we have separated and numbered them PD4(1) and PD4(2). P.E.]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Canadian National Railway terminal building.
Notes
[Building located just west of First Street.]
[Although filed in this location, Mr. Stuckey did not number this envelope. There were two negatives contained within it; we have separated and numbered them PD4(1) and PD4(2). P.E.]
The spade was presented to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the cornerstone laying of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, Brandon University, July 12, 1970. The spade itself is 16 cm long, with a 14 cm black handle. Birks Stirling is stamped on the back.
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other. The spade tarnishes (polished October 2006).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
Reading room display case
Some of the photographs have discolored lines through them.
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant.
Custodial History
Photographs were taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Seventy seven photographs of the construction of the Education Building.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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