The Westman Oral History collection was a project of the Westman Oral History Association and ran from 1980-84. The Westman Oral History Association was created on August 12, 1980, by a steering committee of the Assiniboine Historical Society. The Oral History Association undertook a project called "Voices of Yesteryear." The project was created in order to record and preserve the lives and experiences of early settlers to the Westman area. Work began in 1981, and included interviews conducted with approximately seventy senior citizens from over twenty communities in western Manitoba. The Association held a training session for committee members on April 11, 1981, where 125 participants learned how to conduct an effective interview and how to operate the recorders used in the interviews. The chairman of the Westman Oral History Association was Effie McPhail, the coordinator was Sally Cunningham, and the secretary was Bob Coates. Some of the interviews recorded were used in the early months of 1982 on a local radio station, CKLQ, as part of a program called "Centennial Memories." The project resulted in the creation of the Westman Oral History Collection.
Custodial History
This collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
The collection includes the audiotapes used to record the interviews, as well as corresponding files for each interview subject. The files contain facts about the interviewees, including date and place of birth, occupations, and marital status. The files also include a summary of the interview heard on each tape.
The interviews were done with men and women pioneers from the Westman area of Manitoba, and describe the daily lives of common people during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. The topics covered in the interviews include the following: Agriculture, Associations and Clubs, Churches and Church Life, Cultural Events, Early Politics, Education, Health Services, Immigration, Local Businesses, Native-White Relations, Pioneer Settlements, Pioneer Way of Life, Social Life, Sports, Transportation, and War Brides. This collection includes interviews with residents from the following communities: Brandon, Boissevain, Brookdale, Carberry, Deloraine, Douglas, Elkhorn, Erickson, Forrest, Glenboro, Hamiota, Hartney, Justice, Kenton, Killarney, Melita, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Ninette, Oak Lake, Rapid City, Reston, Rivers, Shoal Lake, Sioux Valley Reserve, Souris, Strathclair, Virden, and Wawanesa. The interviews also disclose the unique experiences of pioneer women in rural areas. Many of the interviewees provide brief family histories during their interviews.
Notes
Some of the files include photocopied pictures of the interviewees. Description written by Robyn Mitchell (2001).
14 b&w photographs
Textual descriptions for each photograph
Physical Condition
Very good
History / Biographical
Several years ago the Alumni Relations began a program of class reunions and reconvocation in conjunction with annual spring convocations. This program continues to the present (March 2006) and this document was produced in 2003 for the Class of 1943 reunion.
Custodial History
Images remain in the possession of Betty Knowlton (nee Burgoyne). She provided copies of the images to the Alumni Office for the Class of 1943 reunion. Those images were transferred to the McKee Archives by Alumni Relations.
Scope and Content
File consists of copies of photographs of the Class of 1943 provided by Betty Knowlton (nee Burgoyne) for the Class of 1943 reunion. The photographs and descriptions are mounted on Brandon University cardstock. File also contains the program for the President's Reception and Dinner.
There are some holes and torn fabric. The flag also has some small stains.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1922 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of a cotton based material, features the class colours of yellow and black, as well as the class motto "Virtus in Arduis" ("Courage in difficulties"). The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Some fraying and possible mouse holes. Staining on canvas.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1923 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of wool and canvas, features the class colours of green and gold, as well as the class motto "Vincit qui patitur" ("The one who is patient wins"). The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1924 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of wool, features the class colours of green and white, as well as the class motto "Vincit qui patitur" ("The one who is patient wins"). The flag has no method for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1925 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of wool and canvas, features the class colours of burgundy and grey, as well as the class motto "Ministrare est Vincere" ("To serve is to conquer"). The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1926 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of wool, features the class colours of green and orange, as well as the class motto "Non nobis solum" ("Not only for us" or "Not only for ourselves"). The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Discolouration/bleaching in the centre, mild tearing in the corner, missing fabric on some letters.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1927 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of wool, features the class colours of black and orange, as well as the class motto "In omnia paratus" ("Prepared for everything"). The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Material is deteriorating around the edges, staining on canvas pocket, some letters are lifting, some with staining.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1928 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of canvas, velvet and an undetermined woven material, features the class colours of purple and gold, as well as the class motto "Patet Omnibus Veritas" ("The truth is open to everyone"). The flag has ties for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Fraying, the letters are peeling and there is mild glue residue left over from a peeled letter.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1930 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of canvas and velvet, features the class colours of red and white, as well as the class motto "Age Quod Agis!" ("Do what you do!"). The flag has ties for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1931 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of scarlet and black, as well as the class motto "Carpe Diem" ("Seize the day") below the image of a ship. The flag has ties for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1931 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of scarlet and black, as well as the class motto "Carpe Diem" ("Seize the day") below the image of a ship. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1933 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of green and yellow, as well as the class motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" ("Through hardship one wins the stars"). Writing on the flag is centered around the image of a lamp or lantern referencing the College's logo. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1934 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of cotton and canvas, features the class colours of cherry and grey, as well as the class motto "Ut Prosim" ("(in order) that I may do good"). The flag has a canvas edge with grommets at top and bottom for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Tearing of fabric (one attempted repair prior to donation)
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1935 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt with canvas, features the class colours of black and gold, as well as the class motto "Una Voce" ("With one voice"). The letters "BC" are surrounded by a wreath of interlocking chain. The flag has rope ties for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1936 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of blue and silver, as well as the class motto "Quand même" ("Even so" or "All the same"). The motto is placed above a shield featuring two pick axes and the letters "BC". The flag has twine ties for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1937 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of red, white and blue, as well as the class motto written in Greek ("Forward"). The flag features a winged "O" emblem. The flag has rope with a wooden handle for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Upper right side has tears at the corner, 5 small holes on upper edge, some letter stitching coming undone
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1938 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of maroon and silver (white), as well as the class motto "Plus ultra" ("And more beyond"). The flag features the letters "BC" and a sailboat design. The flag has rope for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
There is some splatter on the letters D and A, as well as the numbers 3 and 9.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1939 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of black and gold, as well as the class motto "Agenda" ("What needs to be done"). The flag features the letters "BC" and "U. of M." and a crest. The flag has a top edge pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Letters on the small stars are deteriorating, with two stars being illegible.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1940 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of green and gold, as well as the class motto "Altius" ("Higher"). The flag features one large yellow star and twenty small yellow stars. The smaller stars have the names of the graduates stitched in green thread. The flag has a stitch holes along the upper edge for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.