Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a family of six posing for a formal cabinet portrait. The father wears a three-piece suit and stands with his four children, two boys and two girls. The mother is seated in a tassled upholstered chair. The boys appear to be wearing the same suit jacket, both girls wear lace collars.
Notes
Advertisement on back photograph reads: Portraits in Oil, Water, Colors, Crayon, Pastel and India Ink. J.A. Brock & Co. Photographers, Brandon, Manitoba. Duplicates of all Photos to be had at any time. [Date range determined from photo studio period. The backdrop is consistent with another cabinet photograph in this collection, see 1-2015.56.]
Prince Edward Hotel (?). Student Activities. H. Moffat, B. Sutherland, R. Bell, N Coulthard, F. Adamski, J Mclean, J. Medd, G. Bradley, G. Jerrett, J. Muir, B. Frazier, K. Morrison, B. Bruce, Mr. Kitson, A. Jockets, R. Brown, M. Doig, H. George, E. Shaw, J. Scott, D. Dennison, D. Penstock, F. Henderson, L. Prokaska, R. Ziolkowski, P. Magnacca, L. Kennedy, D. Fedoruk, M. Lecki, I. Graham
Prince Edward Hotel. probably graduation banquet. Back Row (L-R): G. McMahon(?), J. Muirhead, Taras (Terry) Presiazniuk(sp), K. McNeely; front row: F.G. Garnett, M. Simmons, C. Crawford, A. Nicholson
Phys. Ed. building. Student activity: graduation ball. 1-2cm from top:2cm from left Prof. Berkenshaw, 19cm from left Prof. Thordarson, 3-4cm from top 12cm from left Prof. Leland Clark dancing with Mrs. Barbara Clark, 5cm from top 8cm from left Lorn Hoag, 4cm from top 14.5cm from left Jeff Carter 1cm, 1cm from left 8cm from top Ken Daniels
Postcard is a studio portait of two women dressed for winter. The woman on the left is standing and is wearing a long winter coat, a while fur stole muffler. The woman on the right is seated in a wicker chair. She is wearing a three-quarter length winter coat with a black fur collar and trim and muffler.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Harry Finnegan Nov. 16 1910, Zella Russel..., Nov. 27 19...
Photograph has two small tears and one corner has been bent.
Custodial History
Photograph was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1997. Prior custodial history is unknown. The photograph may have belonged to Mary Kathleen Hollies as the initials M.K.H. are written on the back of the photo.
Scope and Content
Portrait of the students of Brandon Collegiate Institute (BCI) Form IV class.
Notes
"Dum Vivimus Viscamus" is written on the back of the photo in pencil.