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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14069
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.139
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a band and dance troop. Centre stage are a couple dressed in white.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14070
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.140
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14071
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.141
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers. A man leaps over his female dance partner who is partially seated in the splits.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14073
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.143
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Custodial History
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band and dance troop. A pair of drummers are featured at centre stage.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - soloist

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14074
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.144
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band backing up a male soloist wearing tattered clothes.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - piano

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14075
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.145
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a musician at a keyboard while a female dancer sits atop the piano. The Harlem in Havana band is in the background.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - trio

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14076
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.146
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a trio of dancers at centre stage. The Harlem in Havana band is in the background.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.147
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 15 dancers wearing elaborate headdresses, bikini tops, and long skirts.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.148
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 15 dancers wearing elaborate headdresses, bikini tops, and long skirts.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Earl Haig Orchestra

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14001
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1930
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.71
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1930
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is stamped on the back
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of young students holding violins standing on the steps in front of Earl Haig School.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Edith (Harden) Lepard, Russell Scott, Phyllis Howick, Miss Brown (conductor), Orville Studen, Pete Teresko, Beth McLean, and Andy Teva. "Earl Haig Orchestra" 1930.
Name Access
Earl Haig School
Edith Harden
Subject Access
music education
musical clubs
musicians
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
See McG 9 1-2015.72
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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Earl Haig Orchestra

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14002
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1930]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.72
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1930]
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is stamped on the back
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of young students holding violins standing on the lawn in front of Earl Haig School. One musician holds a trophy or plaque.
Notes
Students in this photograph are consistent with another in this collection (1-2015.71), Edith (Harden) Lepard, Russell Scott, Phyllis Howick, Orville Studen, Pete Teresko, Beth McLean, and Andy Teva.
Name Access
Earl Haig School
Edith Harden
Subject Access
music education
musical clubs
musicians
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
See McG 1-2015.71
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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McDiarmid & Clark Lumber

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13988
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1905]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.59
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1905]
Physical Description
4" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Matting has been cut to size and the back is water-stained
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 14 men outside a wood-framed building. The men are likely employees of McDiarmid Lumber.
Notes
Date range based on establishment of McDiarmid & Clark and employment periods for members of the Chalmers family based on Henderson's Brandon City Directory.
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clark
Subject Access
lumber
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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McDiarmid & Clark Lumber

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13989
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1905]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.60
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1905]
Physical Description
4.75" x 3.75" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 24 males alongside a wood-framed building. The individuals are likely employees of McDiarmid Lumber. The ages of employees range from children to middle-age.The men appear to be wearing their "Sunday-best." Some men have smoking pipes, another man is holding a dog.
Notes
Date range based on establishment of McDiarmid & Clark and employment periods for members of the Chalmers family based on Henderson's Brandon City Directory.
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clark
Subject Access
lumber
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
dogs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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Hanbury Manufacturing lumber yard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13979
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.50
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Physical Description
3.25" x 2" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
History / Biographical
The Hanbury Manufacturing Company was located at 600-698 Assiniboine Avenue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of men standing in front of a pile of lumber in the yard of Hanbury Manufacturing. A horse is hitched to a buggy in the background and a dog stands in the foreground.
Name Access
Hanbury Manufacturing Co.
Subject Access
lumber manufacturing
dogs
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1H14
Arrangement
McG RR #3 Order of Manitoba envelope
Images
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Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Company, Hamiota

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13908
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.218
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900s
Physical Description
7" x 5" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Given to Fred McGuinness by George Creighton, 1980?
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two men seated in a sleigh pulled by two oxen. Behind the men is a wooden building with a M.H. & L Co. Ltd. sign on its side.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: 7.3.80. file family letters. picture of dad's store at Hamiota. M.H.& L. > Manitoba Hardware & Lumber Co. George Creighton gave me this. McG.
Name Access
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Company
Hamiota, Manitoba
Subject Access
hardware stores
lumber manufacturing
winter
Transportation
early transportation
Rural Manitoba
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #2
Images
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Dominion Fair 1913 - Patterson's animal show attraction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13725
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.35
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. Attractions include: the largest snake in captivity, California Orange Juice stand, Patterson's Animal Trainer Show.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Baby Fred McGuinness in stroller

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14025
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.95
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
2.5" x 4.25 (b/w)
Scope and Content
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?
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Virden
Subject Access
children
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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Baby Fred McGuinness with chair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14026
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.96
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
2.5" x 4.25 (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a baby holding on to the back of a chair on a sidewalk in front of a home.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads:Taken at 9 months, Weight 27 lbs, 10 oz, Height 29 3/4", has 5 teeth.
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
children
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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Baby Fred McGuinness in pram

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14028
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.98
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
2.5" x 4.25 (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a baby (Fred McGuinness) in a wicker pram in a driveway in front of a residential home.
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
children
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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Baby Fred McGuinness on tricycle

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14029
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922-1923
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.99
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922-1923
Physical Description
2.5" x 4.25 (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a baby (Fred McGuinness) on a tricycle in a residential yard
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
children
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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