S. J. McKee Archives

Bateman house - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14410
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 2
Item Number
12-2004.17
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Physical Description
4" x 3" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (6" x 5")
Physical Condition
Some bright spots/discoloration along the top and right side of the photo
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of the Bateman house, located in Baldur, MB, in winter.
Subject Access
rural images
winter
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Front Street, west end of Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14405
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 2
Item Number
12-2004.12
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Physical Description
6.6" x 4.75" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (9" x 7")
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of the west end of Front Street in Baldur, MB. Business and buildings in the photo include (L-R): Cleghorn's drug store, Fowlers, Tom Johnson's John Deer Shop, barber shop, Royal Bank (Odd Fellows Hall upstairs), Lee's Chinese Cafe, Hunters Hardware, Folwer Block, L. Curtis Block, Sexsmith Block - boarding house and sample room.
Subject Access
rural images
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Dr. L.M. Cleghorn's house - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14409
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 2
Item Number
12-2004.16
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (6" x 5.25")
Physical Condition
good
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of two women and a child on the porch of Doctor Cleghorn's house in Baldur, MB.
Subject Access
rural images
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Mabel Playfair and son Hugh - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14424
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
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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Grund church and congregation - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14427
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
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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Three classes from Simpson School - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14426
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1902
Accession Number
12-2004
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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Canadian Northern Railway station interior - Baldur, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14414
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.22
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Physical Description
7" x 5" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (9.25" x 7.25")
Physical Condition
good
History / Biographical
From the back of the photo: In 1922 to become Canadian National Railway. Building moved to Austin, MB to the Manitoba Agriculture Museum (CNP).
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of the station agent inside the Canadian Northern Railway station in Baldur, MB.
Subject Access
rural images
railway stations
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1903]
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.1
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1903]
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 shows a view of Baldur, MB with a body of water and train tracks in the foreground.
Notes
12-2004.15 indicates the water was caused by spring flooding.
Subject Access
rural images
Location Copy
Same as 12-2004.15
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Baldur hockey team

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14415
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.23
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
4.75" x 3.75" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (8.4" x 6.4")
Physical Condition
good
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of the men's hockey team from Baldur, MB.
Notes
Writing on the back of the image reads: "Baldur Hockey Bums Abroad 1904"
Subject Access
rural images
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Baldur, Manitoba - snow on the ground

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14406
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 13, 1903
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.13
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 13, 1903
Physical Description
6.6" x 4.75" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (9" x 7")
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Baldur, MB with a field in the foreground. The field has a light snow coverng and stacks of hay. Baldur is in the background.
Subject Access
rural images
Storage Location
2004 accessions
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Baldur, Manitoba from southwest

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14407
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1903
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.14
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1903
Physical Description
6.6" x 4.75" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting (8.75" x 7")
Physical Condition
good
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Baldur, MB, including grain elevators.
Subject Access
rural images
Storage Location
2004 accessions
Images
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Baldur, Manitoba spring flood

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14408
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1903
Accession Number
12-2004
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Box 1
Item Number
12-2004.15
Accession Number
12-2004
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1903
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 Baldur, MB, with a body of water, possibly from spring flooding, in the foreground.
Subject Access
rural images
Location Copy
Same as 12-2004.1
Storage Location
2004 accessions
Images
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Railway construction in Pembina Valley, MB

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14398
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
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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Manitoba threshers

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14397
Part Of
James Wall collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900-1904]
Accession Number
12-2004
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
Images
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Strathcona Block, H.Lamontagne & Co.

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14255
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.64
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #64
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive side is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the recently constructed Strathcona Block. H. Lamontagne & Co. Ltd., Wholesale, occupies the ground floor. Scaffolding is suspended from the north side of the building. Buildings have yet to be erected to the north and south sides of the Strathcona Block.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
H. Lamontange & Co.
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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The Brown Block, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8383
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1959
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.11
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1959
Physical Description
8 " x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Businesses visible in the Brown Block include (from north to south): Singer, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, O. Stark & Son, Elna Sewing Centre, and Canadian Pacific Telegraphs. The Prince Edward Hotel is visible in the background.
Name Access
Brown Block
Singer
Pittsburgh Paint & Glass
O. Stark & Son
Elna Sewing Centre
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Prince Edward Hotel
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Strathcona Block, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8410
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: R.M. Coleman
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.32
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Strathcona Block on the west side of 10th Street in the 100-block. Simpsons-Sears and Lionel Electric are the ground floor shops.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Lionel Electric
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Victorian row housing block, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8371
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.2
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
7 3/4" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an Victorian row housing block - possibly 7th Street 300-block, Brandon, Manitoba.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: City 1295, Hughes Est.
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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100-block 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8391
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.18
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the west side of the 100-block of 10th Street facing northwest. Visible businesses include: Bottomley's Furniture, Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Fashion Fabrics, Brandon News & Record Shop, Bass' Storkland, Beneficial Finance Co., and the Kresge Store. The Johnny Smith Block is visible in the background.
Name Access
Bottomley's Furniture Store
Recreation Bowling and Billiards
Fashion Fabrics
Brandon News & Record Shop
Bass Storkland
Beneficial Finance Co.
Kresge Store
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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100-block 10th Street, facing southwest

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8406
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950s
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.28
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950s
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Visible businesses include: Brandon News & Record Shop, Fashion Fabrics, Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Bottomley's, Barry Neill Men's Wear, Simpsons-Sears. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd. Union Jack flags hang from some businesses and light standards.
Name Access
10th Street
Brandon News & Record Shop
Fashion Fabrics
Recreation Bowling and Billiards
Bottomley's
Barry Neill Men's Wear
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Sutherland and Robertson
Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.
Strathcona Block
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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