Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.20

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.25" x 3.25" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (7.5" x 5.25")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Portrait of a group of Baldur residents standing in a field

Notes

Writing on the back reads: "Xmas 1906 Wishing you all the greetings of the season."

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.34

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

7.5" x 4.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (10.9" x 8")

Physical Condition

There is a scratch across the centre of the photo and one on therigh hand side with a mark below it.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Group portrait taken in front of what might be Grund Church. The large group of people, which includes children, adults, a horse drawn carriage and a couple of bicycles, may be members of the church congregation.

Subject Access

rural images

churches

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.21

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1901

Physical Description

6.5" x 4.9" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9.25" x 7.25")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of two men standing in the interior of Cleghorn Pharmacy in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.31

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

3.75" x 5.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.9" x 10.9")

History / Biographical

Mabel Marilla Conibear was married to George Playfair.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of Mable Playfair and her son Hugh of Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.4

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9.75" x 7.75")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of men in a field, likely a threshing crew, with work horses and farm machinery.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.3

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 17, 1904

Physical Description

8" x 6" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (12" x 10")

Physical Condition

Bright spot in lower lefthand corner

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the interior of the Methodist Church in Baldur, MB. The view is from the back of the church, looking over pews towards the pulpit.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.2

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

8" x 6" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (12" x 10")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of a group of people standing

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.18

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.4" x 4.25")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

Mildred Bateman was born in 1897.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of Mildred Bateman in the front yard of Bateman house in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.27

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

4.6" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.25" x 5.5")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of Alex Fowler and his dogs in a canoe on Baldur Creek.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.28

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9" x 7")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of Alex Fowler and his dogs in a canoe on Baldur Creek. Photo was taken from a treed shore and shows fields in the background.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.20

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.

Name Access

Esso

Thunderbird Bowl

Canadian Pacific Telegraphs

Pittsburgh Paint & Glass

Strand Theatre

Trans Canada Credit Loans

Ted Heming Jewellers

Carlton Cafe

Barclay's Shoe Store

Chamber of Commerce

United Cafe

10th Street

Princess Avenue

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

gas stations

Chinese restaurants

cafes

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.21

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.

Name Access

Esso

Thunderbird Bowl

Canadian Pacific Telegraphs

Pittsburgh Paint & Glass

Strand Theatre

Trans Canada Credit Loans

Ted Heming Jewellers

Carlton Cafe

Barclay's Shoe Store

Chamber of Commerce

United Cafe

10th Street

Princess Avenue

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

gas stations

Chinese restaurants

cafes

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Creator

Photographer: Steele & Co. Limited, Winnipeg & Calgary

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.19

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

3.5" x 5.1" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (5" x 7")

Physical Condition

Discoloration along the bottom of the photo

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of a man identified as possibly Percy F. Curtis of Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.34

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1965

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the north face of the Prince Edward Hotel on Princess Avenue. To the east of the hotel is Old City Hall with the military monument (which has since been relocated to the Brandon Armoury). On the west side of the hotel is Wheelers Esso Service Station.

Notes

The photograph appears to be taken from the Hughes Building on 10th Street.

Name Access

Princess Avenue

City Hall

Prince Edward Hotel

Wheelers Esso Service

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

hotels

garages

service stations

memorials

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.35

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1965

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Princess Avenue facing east from 10th Street. On the north side of Princess Avenue, a B/A Service Station, Princess Cafe, Lindenberg Seeds, and the Central Fire Station are visible. Old City Hall with the war memorial and the Prince Edward Hotel are visible on the south side of Princess Avenue. Traffic is travelling one-way on Princess Avenue.

Name Access

Princess Avenue

City Hall

Prince Edward Hotel

B/A Service Station

Princess Cafe

Lindenberg Seeds

Central Fire Station

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

hotels

garages

service stations

cafes

memorials

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.5

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9" x 7")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of horse drawn carts and men in a clearing during railway construction in the Pembina Valley. Trees and Lake Louise are in the background.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.40

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1940

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Red Indian (Gasoline) Station on the north side Princess Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets, Brandon. Attached to the west side of the gas station is another shop which contains Hutchings' Drug Store. The Alexandra Block on 10th Street is visible in the background.

Name Access

Hutchings Drugs

Red Indian Service Station

Princess Avenue

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

garages

drug stores

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.30

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (4.25" x 6.5")

Physical Condition

Some fading on the photo, centre right

History / Biographical

Ella Snydal married Clyde Playfair. Jennie Snydal married Percival Bond.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of the Snydal sisters - Ella, Jennie and Lil - of Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.33

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1902

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (10.75" x 9")

Physical Condition

Some discoloration in the bottom left corner

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of three classes from Simpson School. The photo was taken at the home of Alex Fowler in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Creator

Photographer: E.L. Lane, Glenboro, MB

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.32

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1903-1904]

Physical Description

3.9" x 5.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (5.75" x 7.75")

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of an unknown man from Baldur, MB.

Notes

Writing on the back reads: "P.F. Curtis?"

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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