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BUSU Executive and Council

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions191
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1976
Accession Number
25-2003
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
14.1
Accession Number
25-2003
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1976
Physical Description
25 cm
History / Biographical
The Brandon University Students’ Union Council is comprised of 16 elected students representing a variety of constituencies on campus. The elected BUSU council governs the actions of the Students’ Union, providing students with on and off campus entertainment and events, a number of services, and representation on BU boards and committees. BUSU has a four-committee structure, with each committee comprised of five members and chaired by a member of the Executive. Every member of BUSU council sits on at least one BUSU committee. The Executive Committee oversees government and media relations; sets the council agenda; handles personnel and legal issues; rules on donations, hospitality, and referred issues; and issues honoraria. The committee consists of the President, Vice-President Finance, Vice-President Academic, Vice-President Student Activities, and the General Manager and is chaired by the President. Three subcommittees chaired by the BUSU Vice-Presidents handle other duties. Additional information on the various committees of BUSU, as well as the positions of President, Vice-Presidents and Commissioners can be found on the BUSU website (http://www.busu.ca/boards_committees.asp (January 2007)).
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of minutes and minute books of the BUSU Executive and Council from 1967-1976. The first minute book contains minutes from the Brandon College Students' Association (beginning Feb. 1967) and a copy of BUSU's by-laws. Box 1 (Files 1-5): 1967-1974 Box 2 (Files 6-10): 1969-1976
Notes
History/Bio information was taken from the BUSU web page available at: http://www.busu.ca/election.asp and http://www.busu.ca/boards_committees.asp (January 2007).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 14: BUSU
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BUSU correspondence

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions193
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1969-1970, 1974-1977
Accession Number
25-2003
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
14.3
Accession Number
25-2003
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1969-1970, 1974-1977
Physical Description
1 cm
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of 1 file of correspondence between BUSU and the Board of Governors.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 14: BUSU
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MPE D 1 Royal Commission on Co-operatives

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11274
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1945
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.1
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1945
Physical Description
1m
History / Biographical
This commission was appointed in late 1944 and made it's reports and recommendations in late 1945. The commission's tasks were the following: (1) give a legal opinion on existing taxation legislation affecting co-operatives, (2) reccomend taxation legislation in respect to co-operatives, with due regard to current tax burdens on privately owned busniess, (3) provide a picture of the actual structure of co-operative enterprise in Canada, its growth, and the effects of taxation upon it. The commission's findings were, briefly: (1) Section 4, paragraph (p) of the Income War Tax Act is so ambiguous as to justify its repeal, (2) commission reccomended legislation permitting both co-operative and joint stock companies to deduct patronage dividends in computing taxes, whether paid out or available on demand, (3) appendicies of research staff findings that provide statistical and historical information on the origin, growth and distribution of co-operatives in Canada. See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains volumes 1 - 31 of the Royal Commission on Co-operatives, the brief and report on the Commission, an outline of argument on behalf of certain co-operative organizations.
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Royal Commission on Co-operatives
Subject Access
Commissions
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 2 Royal Commission on Manitoba Pool Elevators

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11306
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
33cm
History / Biographical
A commission to inquire into the formation and operation of the Manitoba Pool up until 1931. Charges were brought against the Pool by J.R. Murray, then Assistant General Manager of UGG. The four charges were, briefly: (1) producers had been mislead into forming elevator associations, (2) members are bound by contract to the association, (3) financial statements sent out to associations are inaccurate, (4) Pool members are not getting as good a deal as they would on the free market. The first two charges were deemed provable by the commission, while the last two were not. It was noted by the commissioner that no pool members had come forward with complaints. See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains volumes 1 - 25 of the Royal Commission on Manitoba Pool Elevators.
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Royal Commission on Manitoba Pool Elevators
United Grain Growers
Subject Access
Commissions
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 3 Transportation Commissions and Inquiries

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11319
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1985
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1985
Physical Description
46cm
History / Biographical
Commissions dealing with transportation by rail and by sea were important to Manitoba Pool Elevators, as the cost and effiecincy of transport affected the cost of service to its members. See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains the following: Box 1: 1. St. Lawrence Seaway 1961-1971 2. Royal Commission on Transportation - excerpt from the evidence of Sir Henry Thornton 1931-1932 3. Royal Commission on Transportation 1949-1950 4. Report of the Royal Commission on Transportation February 9, 1951 5. The Royal Commission on Transportation 1960 6. The Royal Commission on Transportation 1960-1967 7. The Canadian Transport Commission 1985 Box 2: 8. The Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1975-1976 9a. Submissions to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1975-1977 9b. Submissions to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1975-1977 10. Submissions to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 11. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 12. Submissions to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 13. Submissions to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 14. Appendix to Final Submission of CN Railways to GH&TC 1976 15. Submission by the Province of Manitoba to the GH&TC 1976 16. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1975-1976 17. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1974-1976 18a. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976-1977 18b. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 19. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission Public Hearings 1976 20. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 21. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1976 22. MPE Submission to the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission 1975
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Grain Handling and Transportation Commission
Subject Access
railways
Grain
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 4 Box Car Inquiry

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11327
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.4
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
26cm
History / Biographical
This was a commission by the Bracken government into the distribution of box cars. See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains submissions to the Box Car Inquiry, procedings of the Inquiry, and reports of the Inquiry.
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Box Car Inquiry
Bracken
Subject Access
railways
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 5 Grain Commissions and Inquiries

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11331
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1936-1978
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.5
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1936-1978
Physical Description
13cm
History / Biographical
See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains the following: 1. Grain Inquiry 1936 2. Grain Inquiry Commission 1936-1937 3. Newspaper clippings concerning Grain Inquiry 1937 4. Canadian Royal Grain Inquiry Commission 1937 5. Report of the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission 1937 6. Canadian Grain Trade 1953-1966 7. Canadian Grain Trade 1970 8. Canadian Grain Trade 1972-1978
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
Subject Access
Grain
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 6 Agricultural Commissions and Policy

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11336
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1975
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.6
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1975
Physical Description
26cm
History / Biographical
See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains the following: Box 1: 1. Canadian Agricultural Miscellaneous 1967-1972 2. Canadian Agricultural Miscellaneous 1973-1975 3. Canadian Agricultural Miscellaneous 1970-1975 4. Bill C-175 An act respecting grain 5. Bill C-196 Canada Grain Act 1970 Box 2: 6a. Canadian Agricultural Miscellaneous 1971 6b. Canadian Agricultural Miscellaneous 1971 7a. Bill C-41 The Western Grain Stabilization Act 1975 7b. Bill C-41 The Western Grain Stabilization Act 1975 8. General Agricultural Policy 9. Manitoba Agriculture 1936
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Canada Grain Act
The Western Grain Stabilization Act
Subject Access
Grain
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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MPE D 7 Miscellaneous Committees, Commissions and Inquiries

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11340
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1995
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE D.7
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1995
Physical Description
39cm
History / Biographical
See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This sub-series contains the following: Box 1: 1. Farm Implement Prices 1937, 1939, 1961 2a. Trading in Grain Futures 1931 2b. Trading in Grain Futures 1931 3. Manitoba/Canada's Economic Development 1955-1973 4. Food and Consumer Prices 1958-1973 5. Farm Organizations and Local Governments Box 2: 6. Livestock 1961-1975 7. Bryce Commission August 1976 8. Terminal Grain Elevators at Thunder Bay 1973 9a. Taxation 1945 9b. Taxation 1963-1967 9c. Taxation 1967-1970 Box 3: Manash Statistical Submissions to Turgeon Commission 1936 10a. Western Grain Transport Act 1985-1995 10b. Western Grain Transport Act 1985-1995
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Name Access
Canada Grain Act
The Western Grain Stabilization Act
Western Grain Transport Act
Subject Access
Grain
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series D: Commissions, Committees and Inquiries
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Crepeele locale Radiocarbon Dates

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11966
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2003-2008
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
1.5
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2003-2008
Material Details
Radiocarbon date reports have been scanned in multi-page PDF files.
History / Biographical
The Crepeele locale is located within the larger Lauder Sandhills area, located in southwestern Manitoba. The area is a complex region of high biodiversity made up of stabilized sand dunes and wetlands that encourage the development of mixed forest and grass prairie. This area provided a variety of subsistence resources for pre-European hunter-gatherers. At the present time the grass prairie is now farm land but the areas of vegetated sand dunes have not been cultivated and have revealed numerous pre-contact archaeological sites. Archaeological surveying was conducted in 2003. The results of the 2003 Casselman survey showed over 300 test uints contained cultural material and indicated several areas for further examination including the Crepeele site DiMe-29, Sarah site DiMe-28 and Graham sites DiMe-30. From 2003 to 2008 field work took place at the locale with 75 - 1m x1m units excavated. The Crepeele locale is a complex region of high biodiversity made up of stabilized sand dunes and wetlands that encourage the development of mixed forest and grass prairie. This area provided a variety of subsistence resources for pre-European hunter-gatherers. At the present time the grass prairie is now farm land but the areas of vegetated sand dunes have not been cultivated and have revealed numerous pre-contact archaeological sites. To help establish the cultural sequence at the locale Radiocarbon dates were obtained from the three sites in the Crepeele locale. Radiocarbon dating The technique of radiocarbon dating was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues at the University of Chicago in 1949. Radiocarbon dating is used to estimate the age of organic remains from archaeological sites. Organic matter has a radioactive form of carbon (C14) that begins to decay upon death. C14 decays at a steady, known rate of a half life of 5,730 years. The technique is useful for material up to 50,000 years. Fluctuations of C14 in the atmosphere can affect results so dates are calibrated against dendrochronology. Radiocarbon dates are calibrated to calendar years. Dates are reported in radiocarbon years or Before Present. Before Present refers to dates before 1950. The introduction of massive amounts of C14, due to atomic bomb and surface testing of atomic weapons, has widely increased the standard deviation on all dates after A.D. 1700 causing these dates to be unreliable. Accelerated mass spectrometry can more accurately measure C14 with smaller samples and can date materials to 80,000 years.
Scope and Content
Sub sub series contains radiocarbon dates from: Crepeele, Sarah and Graham sites.
Name Access
Crepeele locale Radiocarbon Dates
Subject Access
Archaeology Crepeele locale Crepeele locale Radiocarbon Dates
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North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Dates

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12326
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1997-2000
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
2.5
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1997-2000
Material Details
Radiocarbon date reports have been scanned in multi-page PDF files.
History / Biographical
The North Lauder locale has a long archaeological and geological history that is important for understanding the forces that shaped the region. Archaeological research in the locale shows that the area has been occupied by humans for at least the past 6,500 years. Environmental forces provided an area of diverse resources that attracted early peoples. Archaeologists from Brandon University have been conducting research in the North Lauder locale that has focused on the Atkinson site, a 6,500 year old hunter-gatherer site and Flintstone Hill. The geomorphology of the glacial Lake Hind Basin over the past 11,000 years is known primarily through the study of a cut bank along the Souris River. Flintstone Hill contains the most complete stratigraphic record for the post-glacial period on the northern plains. The site has been extensively studied by geoarchaeologists, geologists and paleoenvironmentalists over many years and their findings have contributed to our understanding of the region. Radiocarbon dates were obtained from the Atkinson site and Flintstone Hill. Radiocarbon dating The technique of radiocarbon dating was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues at the University of Chicago in 1949. Radiocarbon dating is used to estimate the age of organic remains from archaeological sites. Organic matter has a radioactive form of carbon (C14) that begins to decay upon death. C14 decays at a steady, known rate of a half life of 5,730 years. The technique is useful for material up to 50,000 years. Fluctuations of C14 in the atmosphere can affect results so dates are calibrated against dendrochronology. Radiocarbon dates are calibrated to calendar years. Dates are reported in radiocarbon years or Before Present. Before Present refers to dates before 1950. The introduction of massive amounts of C14, due to atomic bomb and surface testing of atomic weapons, has widely increased the standard deviation on all dates after A.D. 1700 causing these dates to be unreliable. Accelerated mass spectrometry can more accurately measure C14 with smaller samples and can date materials to 80,000 years.
Scope and Content
Sub sub series contains radiocarbon dates from: the Atkinson site and Flintstone Hill.
Name Access
North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Dates
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Dates
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Lawrence Jones collection

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12333
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1959, 1976-1992
Accession Number
9-2011
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 3 1.24
Accession Number
9-2011
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1959, 1976-1992
Physical Description
30 cm
History / Biographical
See RG 6 Brandon University fonds, 7.4.1 Dean of Music for biographical information.
Custodial History
The records were collected during the course of Jones' career as a member of the School of Music and as Dean of the School of Music. They remained in his possession until their donation to the McKee Archives on June 29, 2011.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records created and collected during the course of Lawrence Jones' teaching career in the School of Music and during his tenure as Dean of the School of Music at Brandon University. Records include: dean's log books; recital programs and related materials; personal documents; academic papers; planning documents; contracts; administration documents; workshop documents; teaching documents; proposals; reviews; evaluations; violin concerto by S.C. Eckhardt-Gramatte, piano score, edited by Lawrence Jones. Topics include: planning for the School of Music; Master's degree program; award winners; the music building expansion; adjudicating; the New Brandon University Trio; and the National Music Festival.
Name Access
Lawrence Jones
Brandon University Trio
Shane Levesque
National Music Festival
Peggy Sharpe
Deidre Irons
Kenneth Drake
School of Music
Subject Access
Education
music
administration
performing arts
performing artists
Storage Location
MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.24 Lawrence Jones
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Registration cards

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4651
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1899-1924
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
4.11
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1899-1924
Physical Description
90 cm
Physical Condition
Some of the cards are fragile and/or dirty.
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of registration cards for Brandon College, some of which were filled out in the students' own handwriting. Over time the format of the cards changed but at various times they contained information on: name; address (home and in Brandon); parents' names; age; religious denomination; date of entrance; course of study; birthdate; last school attended; whether or not the student was a church member (and if so where they attended church); occupation in view; phone number; and college department. In 1924-1925, some of the students' registration cards are McMaster University initial registration cards, rather than the Brandon College registration card format. The reason for the use of the McMaster cards is unknown, however Brandon College was affiliated with McMaster University at the time. These particular cards contain information that is not included on the cards created by Brandon College. Additional information fields include: prepatory schools attended; how admitted to Brandon College (name of examination); where the examination was written and if the student obtained complete standing on that Examination; father's nationality; and mother's nationality. Some years (1899-1908) also have a breakdown of the different denominations as represented by students attending Brandon College.
Storage Location
RG 1 Brandon College fonds Series 4: Office of the Registrar 4.11 Registration cards
Arrangement
The sub-series is arranged by year. Some of the years are arranged numerically, while others are arranged alphabetically. Original order was maintained.
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George Thorman collection

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4725
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1801-1940, 1994;predominant 1880-1940
Accession Number
11-1999
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.15
Accession Number
11-1999
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1801-1940, 1994;predominant 1880-1940
Physical Description
11 m (823 items); 1 diploma; 1 certificate
History / Biographical
George E. Thorman was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 17, 1913. His public school education began in Rivers, Manitoba and was completed, along with his high school and part of his university education in Brandon, Manitoba. After completing his Bachelor of Arts General at Brandon College, Thorman attended the College of Education in Toronto for one year before beginning his teaching career at Essex Hisgh School, Essex, Ontario in 1935. After four years in Essex, Thorman transferred to the St. Thomas Collegiate Institute (STCI) in St. Thomas, Ontario. In 1941, Thorman joined the Canadian Army at Brandon as a gunner inthe 59th Field Battery and after five years, having served in England, Italy and Western Europe, heretired with the rank of Captain. Following the Second World War, in 1945, Thorman taught in a high school for Fifth Division in Gronigen, Netherlands before moving on to teach first year university English at Kahki College in England in 1946. That same year he returned to Canada and rejoined the staff at STCI. Two years after his return George Thorman married the former Margarett Gliddon of St. THomas and in 1953 returned to Europe where he taught in Scotland for one year on a teacher's exchange. During the 1960's, Thorman's career reached its peak. In 1964, he became the Vice-Principal of STCI and in 1967, he attained the same position at Parkside Collegiate Institute before becomeing its Principal in 1969. Three years later in 1972, Thorman retired as Principal of PCI and from his teaching career. Throughout his career Thorman's primary interests were in English and History, however he also taught Mathematics, Georgraph and Science. In addition to his classess following WWII, Thorman was an active instructor of the Cadet Corps, as well as a coach for various volleyball, basketball and track and field teams during his years at STCI. Aside from being an educator, George Thorman had many other interests. He and his wife Margaret were active in the formation of the Elgin Theatre Guild in 1948 and thogether and separately they performed and directed several productions in the early years of that organization. Thorman was also largely responsible for the development of a local history course in the Elgin Secondary Schools in the early 1960's. In 1966, with his fellow history teacher Ralph Parker, he published a booklet to serve as an outline for teachers on the history of Elgin County. That same year, 1966, Thorman, as the prime instigator in the re-formation of the Elgin Historical Society, became its first president and in 1971, he was elected Honorary President of the Society for life. This was followed by a furhter two-year term as elected president. The re-organization marked the beginning of THorman's continous active involvement with the EHS, including several lectures he presented to its members and many years as a Trustee. In 1985, he received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award for over 15 years of continuous service to the Society before retiring from the EHS in 1995. In addition to the EHS, Thorman served on the St. Thomas Public Library Board from 1979 until 1991, and was a Chairman of the Board's Personnel Committee. He was also a member of the Ontario Historical Society. From 1975 to 1978, Thorman served as an elected member of the Elgin County Board of Education and in 1979, he received from the City of St. Thomas the St. Thomas Civic Award for outstanding citizens. George Thorman was also a life member (1936) of Central Lodge No. 402, A.F. and A.M. (Masonry) of Essex, Ontario and had been an active member of the St. Thomas Duplicate Bridge Club since 1985. As an authority on historical research relating to The Hudson's Bay Company, Thorman gave lectures and printed articles on the topic in "The Beaver" publication of The Hudson's Bay Company. In regards to the HBC he also did excavation work at Fort Albany with Walter Kenyon during several summers in the 1960's and 1970's. As well, George Thorman was a founding member and served on the executive committee of the Elgin Military Museum since its inception in 1982 until the late 1990's. He contributed greatly to the library and files of this museum, particularly in the field of the War of 1812 and the Fenian Raid. The reference library of this small museum rates high in this country, largely through the efforts of George Thorman. Thorman's book collection was one of the finest and most extensive in Western Ontario. His personal library contained a wealth of information with particular emphasis on material relating to Elgin County, the City of St. Thomas and The Hudson's Bay company. His G.A. Henty collectio was nearly complete. As an author Thorman contributed ten entries in The Dictionary of Canadian Biography on Aboriginal and Metis peoples, co-authored "St. Thomas 100 Years a City," the centennial history of the city of St. Thomas. In 1989, he edited "Frank Hunt, Essays on Elgin County" as well as wrote and privately printed "A Brief History of Secondary Education in St. Thomas" as his contribution to the STCI Reunion, at which he was one fo the honorees. In th early 1990's, Thorman co-edited "Garret Oakes, Tales of a Pioneer," authored and privaley printed "Letters and Petitions and other Papers Concerning the MIlitia Companies of Middlesex for 1839" and "The Chisholm Family in Elgin County: Myth and Reality." For serveral years, ca. 1975 to the mid 1990's, Thorman hosted a TV talk show on local television interviewing persons connected to the history of St. Thomas and Elgin County. Many older residents, who have since passed away, were interviewed and the resulting tapes are an invaluable source of historical information. Thorman and his wife lived in the historic section of St. Thomas and in the summer months spent their time in Port Stanley. In addition, for several years in the early 1990's, Thorman traveled annually to England - each time visiting a different area of the country. As well, Thorman was also interested in the lives and activities of his former students and was available and eager to assist any student or former student who asked for his guidance. George E. Thorman passed away on January 11, 1997.
Custodial History
The Order of the Sheaf and Thorman's Bachelor of Arts degree were transfered to the McKee Archives by Rudi Denham, Chief Librarian, St. Thomas Public Library in August 2007. George Thorman had placed his papers with the St. Thomas Public Library at some point prior to his death; the Library had decided to deaccession the records and offered them to interested institutions.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of textbooks covering the subject areas of: Agriculture, Art, Business education, Economics, Composition, Grammar, Rhetoric, Literature, Plays, Poetry, Prose, Readers, Spelling, Phonics, Stories, Geography, Health, History, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, General mathematics, Music, PHilosophy, Logic, Psychology, Religion, Research, Methods, Manuals, Astronomy, Botany Chemistry, Physics, General science, Zoology, Cooking and Gardening. It also includes two notebooks. The works found in the collection were published primarily between 1880-1940, although they range from 1801-1967, with an emphasis on history, all areas of mathematics, research and topics related to english or language arts. There are a number of works published in the nineteenth century dealing with most of the collection's subject areas. The majority of the collection focuses on public and high school textbooks, particularly in relation to the province of Ontraio, with some attention to university education. Also included is George Thorman's Order of the Sheaf, Clark Hall Guild certificate awarded to him in recognition of his outstanding contribution toward the betterment of Brandon University and Thorman's Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandon College (McMaster University).
Notes
An inventory of the collection has been created. Also, the items have been added to the Brandon University Library catalogue. Description and inventory by Christy Henry (1999).
Language Note
Thorman's Bachelor of Arts degree is in Latin.
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.15 George Thorman
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Robert Dudley Howland collection

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4726
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1885-1918
Accession Number
15-1999
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.16
Accession Number
15-1999
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1885-1918
Physical Description
1.46 m
History / Biographical
Dr. Robert Dudley Howland was born June 1, 1909 in Bexley, Kent, England. He attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Faversham, Kent. In 1926, he came to Canada where he attended Brandon College, graduating in Arts in 1935. He subsequently attended the London School of Economics where he obtained a doctorate in Economics. During his years at Brandon College, Howland participated in debating and drama. He also acted as a student minister for the Baptist Church. Howland spent his working eyars in various positions in the federal and provincial governments. Energy was an important focus of his work. His introduction to energy problems came in 1944, when he was appointed Secretary of the Carroll Commission on coal. From this experience he accepted appointments in Nova Scotia as Vice-President of their Research Foundation; Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and Economic Advisor to the Nova Scotia government. In addtion to the Carroll Royal Commission on Coal, Howland was associated with the Royal Commission on Saskatchewan's Coal Mining Industry, was an ecnomist on Canada's Economic Prospects from 1955-1957, and a member of the Royal Commission on Energy. In 1959, Howland was appointed Vice-President of the National Energy Board and Chairman from July 1, 1968, until his retirement in August 1973. Howland was granted an honorary LL.D. by Brandon University in May 1974. Howland had a lifelong interest in the Fabian Society and Fabian Socialism, assembling a rich collection of original edition Fabian publications.
Custodial History
Dr. Howland presented his collection of Fabian publications to Brandon University sometime in the 1970s. The collection remained in the John E. Robbins Library until it was placed in the Archives in 1997.
Scope and Content
The Howland Collection includes a wide range of books, pamphlets, and assorted publications of the Fabian Society assembled by Dr. Howland. The Fabian Society, a socialist society, was founded in 1883-1884, in London. The Fabian Society was created with the goal of fostering the creation of democratic socialism in Great Britain. Unlike revolutionary Marxists, the Fabians placed their hopes for change in evolutionary socialism not revolution. The creation of the Fabian Society is generally attributed to Thomas Davidson, a Scottish philosopher. Its charter members included George Bernard Shaw, Sidney Webb, Annie Besant, Edward Pease, and Graham Wallas. Shaw and Webb, later joined by Webb's wife, Beatrice, were the outstanding leaders of the Society for many years. In 1889, the Society published its best-known tract, "Fabian Essays in Socialism," edited by Shaw. The Fabian Society played an integral role in the creation of the British Labour Party.
Notes
The items in the collection have been added to the Brandon University Library catalogue. Description by Mike White.
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.16 Robert Dudley Howland
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Charles H. Koester fonds

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1948
Accession Number
02-2007
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.17
Accession Number
02-2007
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1948
Physical Description
1 cm
History / Biographical
According to the typed sheet in the back of the secondo score, the Blue and Gold March was an original composition written by a Third Year Arts student, Mr. Charles Koester. It was accepted and named "The Blue and Gold March of Brandon College" by President J.R.C. Evans in April 1948. The piece was the result of many years of work. The melody first entered Koester's thoughts during the war when he was an RCAF Flight Lieutenant in North Africa. It was first played as a piano duet by Miss Zen Koester and Mr. Gordon Sefton at regular Chapel service. In his remarks at the occassion, Charles Koester acknowledge the assistance he received from Zen Koester, Gordon Sefton and Professor E. Savage in arranging the music. Charles Henry Koester attended Brandon College ca. 1911-1916 and served in Wold War I.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of the original score of the Blue and Gold March of Brandon College written by Charles H. Koester and arranged by Elizabeth Z. Koester and Charles H. Koester. Written as a piano duet, there is sheet music for the primo and secondo parts. At the back of the secondo score, there is a brief history of the March and a copy of "Hail Our College" (music and lyrics). Fonds also includes the sheet music for the B flat saxophone part of the march.
Notes
Description by Christy Henry, with help from Donna Lowe (2007).
Accruals
The Faculty of Music is planning to record the March and donate a copy of the recording to the Archives.
Repro Restriction
While technically copyright remains with Charles Koester, it is clear that he wrote this music for use by Brandon College. Individuals or organizations other than Brandon College or Brandon University are limited by the copyright provisions affecting this composition.
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.17 Charles H. Koester
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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925-1988
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.12
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925-1988
Physical Description
33 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
This artificially created sub-series consists of indexes to bodies of MPE records created by MPE itself. The records include the following: Pool Packers Ltd. Record of Indexing 1947-1968 MPE Record of Indexing A-C 1925-1986(created 1986) MPE Record of Indexing D-L 1925-1986(created 1986) MPE Record of Indexing M-Z 1925-1986(created 1986) Transfer Index Sheets A-K 1925-1980s Transfer Index Sheets L-Z 1925-1980s MPE Minute Book Index Annual Meeting Index 1932-1994 MPE Miscellaneous Index 1. MPE Legal File Index 1925-1986 2. Index to the Scoop Shovel Vol. 3 1931 3. Documents Index 1981-1988
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009)
Name Access
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Central Office
Subject Access
Index
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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MPE B 13 Summary of Association Operations

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925-1987
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.13
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925-1987
Physical Description
66 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
This sub-series consists of summaries of elevator operations. The records include the following: Box 1: Summary of Operations 1925-1968 Alexander-Gretna Summary of Operations 1925-1968 Hamiota-Morris Summary of Operations 1925-1968 Napinka-Woodnorth Box 2: Association Financial and Debt Repayment Summary 1925-1963 Association Financial and Debt Repayment Summary 1925-1963 Box 3: Summary of Operations 1964-1968 Summary of Operations 1964-1968 Summary of Operations 1964-1968 Box 4: Summary of Operations A-K 1925-1996 Summary of Operations L-Z 1925-1996 Elevator Points Closed A-L 1926-1987 Elevator Points Closed M-Z 1926-1987
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009)
Name Access
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Central Office
Subject Access
Local Association
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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MPE B 14 Acquisitions

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1935-1977
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.14
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1935-1977
Physical Description
13 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
This artificially created sub-series consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to MPE's acquisition of private companies. The records include the following: 1. Kenmore Industries 1959-1977 2. Seed Plant 1945-1971 3. Northern Canadian Seed Sales Ltd. 1947-1971 4. Fairway Milling and Grain Co. 1970-1971 5. Terminal #2 – Horne Elevator 1937-1977 6. Douglas Depot 1968-1972 7. Ogilvie – Lake of the Woods Purchase 1955-1961 8. Western Canada Elevators 1940 9. Northern Canadian Seed Sales Ltd. 1965-1970 10. Westland Elevators Limited 11. Kenmore Industries Share Certificates 1959-1975 12. Gillespie Grain Company Ltd. 1935-1944 Kenmore Industries Minute Book 1959-1975 13. Burns Foods Ltd. (Pool Packers Ltd. Purchase) 1969-1971
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009)
Name Access
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Central Office
Subject Access
Acquisition
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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MPE B 15 Inter-provincial Committees

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1993
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.15
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1993
Physical Description
66cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
This sub-series consists of MPE's involvement in four different inter-provincial committees: Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers, Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd, Inter-provincial Pool Board, and Canadian Pool Agencies. The records include the following: Box 1: Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers Minute Book 1924-1944 Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers / Prairie Pools Minute Book 1945-1983 1a. Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd. 1966-1979 1b. Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd. 1965-1979 1c. Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd. meeting in Toronto Sept 25 1979 1d. Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd. By-laws 1960-1963 2a. Inter-provincial Pool Board Minutes 1971-1983 2b. Inter-provincial Pool Board Minutes & By-laws 1971-1983 2c. Inter-provincial Co-operative Limited Board and Annual Meeting Minutes 1980, 1982 3a. Co-operative Union of Manitoba Organizing Documents and Minutes 1953-1964 3b. Co-operative Union of Manitoba Minutes March 31 1959 - June 16 1966 4. POS Pilot Plant 1973 - 1975 Box 2: Inter-provincial Pool Board Minute Book 1945-1984 Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers Limited / Canadian Pool Agencies Limited Minute Book 1924-1944 Canadian Pool Agencies Limited Minute Book 1945-1980 5. Co-operative Crop Development Group Constitution and Annual Reports 1984-1993 6. Prairie Pools Inc. Directors Reports 1985-1986
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009) Documents for the Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers can be found in MPE B.2
Name Access
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Inter-provincial Co-operative Ltd.
Inter-provincial Pool Board
Canadian Pool Agencies
Central Office
Subject Access
Inter-provincial
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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