Stuckey's notes: Spur from M and B Junction to Wawanesa was designated as closed Dec. 31, 1982, but was left in operation for rest of crop year. Pool elevator at Rounthwaite was moved to Nesbitt on CP Glenboro Sub. in Feb. 1983. Last train to Wawanesa from Brandon Dec. 29, 1983.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Pool elevator and rebuilt boxcars, Wawanesa, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Wawanesa substation.
Stuckey's notes: Beulah was terminal of CN Rapid City subdivision from Hallboro Junction. Service ended in 1978.[ Mr. Stuckey consistently spelt it "Buelah"]
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of an old Manitoba Pool elevator #44, Beulah, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Rapid City subdivision.
The cairn was constructed in 1999 as part of the University's centennial activities. It was built by Mike Brewer, a local stonemason, using stones taken from the original site of Prairie College, which was located one mile north of Rapid City. The project was inspired by President Dennis Anderson, who wanted to povide a physical symbol on campus of Prairie College, as it was linked through the McKee Academy (located in Rapid City until 1890 and then in Brandon until 1898), Brandon College and Brandon University.
Scope and Content
The cairn is located in front of the Original Building east entrance. A time capsul, containing a list of the items enclosed, as well as copies of the 199-2001 Brandon University General Calendar, the 1998-1999 Brandon University Students' Union student handbook, the 1999 Brandon University Spring Convocation program, a Brandon University at a Glance fact sheet, the Spring 1999 edition of Alumni News, the March 17, 1999 edition of the Quill, a 1999 Mini University program, the Prairie College archaeology project abstract, a Prairie College archaeology project poster, the July 2, 1999 edition of the Brandon Sun, the 1999-2000 City of Brandon Tourist Guide, a Brandon city map and a Canadian Federation of Students pamphlet, was sealed inside the cairn on July 2, 1999 as part of the 100th Anniversary celbrations of Brandon University.
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other. History/Bio provided by Tom Mitchell (April 10, 2007).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
East side of the Original Building
Related Material
Photographs of the cairn dedication ceremony are located in the Brandon University Photograph collection under series 10 (Special Events) in the 100th Anniversary sub-series. Thomasin Playford's "Archaeological investigations at the Prairie College site (EaMA-9): a Baptist College in the Canadian Northwest (final report for grant 98F-W149)" and John Edwin Davis' "The life story of a leper: autobiography of John E. Davis, Canadian Baptist missionary among the Telugus." Both are available in the John E. Robbins Library.
The Rat Portage Lumber Company Ltd. was located on 10th Street at the corner of Princess Avenue.
Custodial History
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows premises of The Rat Portage Lumber Co. Ltd. - lumber, sashes, doors, mouldings, hardwood & interior finish, brick, glass, builders supplies. The view is south along 11th Street.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
Stuckey's notes: Jacked up for leveling, new foundation and larger scale. Negative 2 shows detail including wheels used to set elevator to the different bins.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Pool elevator "B" ("A" was demolished recently), Sandy Lake, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Rossburn subdivision.
Notes
[The words substation and subdivision have both been used for Stuckey's abbreviation sub. in Stuckey's rural archives collection].
Stuckey's notes: Jacked up for leveling, new foundation and larger scale. Negative 2 shows detail including wheels used to set elevator to the different bins.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Pool elevator "B" ("A" was demolished recently), Sandy Lake, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Rossburn subdivision.
Notes
[The words substation and subdivision have both been used for Stuckey's abbreviation sub. in Stuckey's rural archives collection].
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