Mary Roselle Carvey Boudreau (nee Smeltz) was born on May 9, 1909, the third child of George and Bella Schmelz. John George Schmelz was born on January 27, 1875 in West Lorne, Elgin County, ON. He came to Virden, MB in 1898 and the following year he purchased a quater section of land near Cromer. George married Christina Isabella Jewell (1878-1965) in 1904, and together they had eight children: Myrtle, Harvey, Rosella, Gordon, Grace, Irene, Lillian and Vera. Rose and Irene Lazenby were sisters. John George Schmelz died on November 10, 1957. He is buried at Reston Cemetery. Rose married Mark Carvey (1909-1974) on February 8, 1940 in Cromer, MB and together they had at least one son, Murray. The couple divorced in 1964. She later married George Boudreau. Roselle Carvey Boudreau died on March 7, 2005. She is buried at Reston Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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.
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Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Roselle Boudreau about her father John George Schmelz (Smeltz). Interviewer is Irene Lazenby.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Find A Grave website and obituaries for Vera May McLeish, Gordon Schmelz, Murray Carvey and James Carvey. Rose's name is listed as both Rosella and Roselle. Description by Christy Henry.
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Francis Ruth Whitlaw (nee Boles) was born on December 27, 1906 in Deloraine, MB. Trained as a legal secretary, Ruth's first job was with the firm George & Watson. Following her marriage to John Alexander Whitlaw (1906-1989) on October 20, 1928, she was a housewife and mother to the couple's three sons: John, Richard and Robert. A life-long resident of Deloraine, Ruth helped develop community family histories in 1974 and the Deloraine Centennial History in 1980. She also active in the United Church, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir and serving as alternative organist. She won a Rose Bowl award in 1925 for her singing voice. Over the years, Ruth was active as a member of the Women's Institute and the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in 1958. Ruth Whitaw died on November 13, 1998 in Deloraine, MB. She is buried at Del-Win Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing a narration by Ruth Whitlaw about the history of "Old" and "New" Deloraine.
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History/bio information from the records and Whitlaw's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Jane Sealia Cram (nee Main) was born on February 24, 1884 on the SW 1/4 of section 27-2-24 near Deloraine, MB. She attended Montefiore school. Sealia married Herbert S. Cram (1880s - 1955) on February 25, 1903 on her family farm. Together they had two sons, Kenneth and Herbert Cecil. The couple took up residence on a farm northwest of Goodlands, and aside from the period 1911-1915 when they lived in Deloraine, they farmed until 1944, when they they decided to rent out the farm due to poor health. In the summer of 1944, they ran a guest home at Clear Lake, before moving into Deloraine. Sealia was active in her church in both Goodlands and Deloraine. Following her husband's death, Sealia and her son Cecil built a house in Brandon, and Sealia lived there until returning to Deloraine in 1970. While a resident of Bren-Del-Win Lodge, she wrote a weekly column for the Deloraine Times and Star on happenings at the lodge. Sealia enjoyed sewing and embroidery. Sealia Cram died on April 1, 1984 in Deloraine, MB.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Sealia Cram about frontier and pioneer life in the Deloraine district of Manitoba. Interviewer is Mayme Warren.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Deloraine local history "Deloraine Scans a Century, 1880-1980" and Cram's obituary. Sealia's name is listed a Cecilia Jane Main on Manitoba Vital Statistics. Description by Christy Henry.
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Stanely Young (nee Smith) was born in 1890 in Sidney, Australia. Her family moved to the United States when she was 3 years old, and then to England in 1894, where they remained until coming to Canada for her health in 1906. He family, which included her parents and sister Gertrude settled in Kenton, MB, where they ran a boarding house and then took over the store. Stanely married Clive Young (1881?-1951) and together they had one son, Philip. Cleve ran a blacksmith shop in Kenton until his death. Stanely enjoyed musical activities and visiting family in Wininpeg. Stanely Young died in 1982. She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Stanely Young about her early life in Kenton, MB. Interviewers are Edith Johns and Hilda Curry.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Kenton local histories "Cradle to combine, vol. 2" and "Cradle to combine, vol. 3," as well as a report about the death of Cleve Young. Description by Christy Henry.
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Stanley William Gilbart was born on October 14, 1898 in Elkhorn, MB to James William Gilbart and Mary Greenwood. Stan quit school to work for the Manitoba politician Sir James Aikens. In 1917, he joined the Canadian Army while still underage, and his battalion was sent overseas, where Stanley saw action in France in a number of campaigns. Following the war, he returned to Elkhorn. Stan married Gladys Evelyn Lund (1903-1962) on November 1, 1921, and together they had four children: Eileen, Gordon, Lloyd and Evelyn. The Gilbarts farmed in the region and on the home farm for many years, then bought the milk business in Elkhorn in 1929, later selling in 1932. They then operated a restaurant at Kenora, ON. The couple later returned to live in Elkhorn. Stanley married Lois Farmer (?-?) in 1964, and they had a daughter, Corrine. By 1977, Stanley was living in Brandon, MB. Stanley Gilbart died on September 25, 1991 in Winnipeg, MB. He is buried at Elkhorn Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette interview with Stanley Gilbart about the history of the Gilbart family. Interviewer is Ron Heritage.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Elkhorn local history "Steel and Grass Roots" and obituaries for Stanley and Gladys Gilbart. Description by Christy Henry.
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Stanley Tracy Hunt was born on January 20, 1912 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended school in Lenore and Kenton in Manitoba. Stan married Olive May Brown (1919-2012) on April 18, 1942 in Kenton, MB. Together they had six children: Beverley, Richard, Ken, Chris, Charlene and Gwenda. Stan and Olive farmed for a while but moved into Kenton in 1947, where they lived in the remodelled Kinsmore School building. In Kenton, Stan worked at the Co-op and at the Lawlor and Strange garage. In 1951, he became the municipal grader operator, grading, snow ploughing and building roads. Stan retired from the municipal staff in 1977. He was a faithful supporter of the Knights of Pythias and the Kenton Legion, and followed both hockey and baseball teams. In 1992, Stan and Olive moved to Lilac Residence in Hamiota. Stanley Hunt died on July 11, 1992 in Hamiota, MB. He is buried at Hamiota Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Stanley Hunt about road building and maintenance. Interviewer is Shirley Hunt.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Kenton local history "Cradle to combine, vol. 2" and obituaries for Stanley and Olive Hunt. Description by Christy Henry.
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Thomas Arthur Gibbs was born December 2, 1908 in the RM of South Cypress. He attended Fair Valley School District. After completing his education, Tom worked at a dairy farm for two years south of Glenboro. He then farmed with his brother for the next 46 years, until the Park's Board bought the land. In 1973, he moved into Carberry. Tom never married. Thomas Gibbs died on February 24, 2002 in Carberry, MB. He is buried at Carberry Plains Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Tom Gibbs about his life farming in Manitoba. Interviewer is Charles R. Turner.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Gibbs' obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Tranna Florinda Rogers (nee Calvert) was born December 29, 1905 in Sidney, MB. Tranna attended Normal School and then held a number of teaching positions in the period 1926-1954. Tranna married Clarence Park Rogers (1902-1991) on July 3, 1954. They did not have any children. The couple lived briefly in Sidney before moving to Carberry. From 1965-1967, Tranna worked at Modern Bakery. Tranna Rogers died on October 20, 1985 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Carberry Plains Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an interview with Tranna Rogers about school days. Interviewer is Charles R. Turner.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and obituaries for Tranna and Clare Rogers. Description by Christy Henry.
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John Tully McKenzie was born on August 17, 1903 in the Tremaine district near Rapid City, MB. He attended Tremaine School, Rapid City School and then completed a diploma in Agriculture at the University of Manitoba in 1923. Tully married Ethel Marion Bridge (1906-1977) in 1930 and together they had four children: Lois, Marjorie, Ken and Beth. The McKenzie's farmed for the next 30 years. During this time Tully was active in the community, serving as a secretary treasurer and chairman of the school board, elder and trustee of Hunterville United Church, secretary of the Mantioba Pool Elevator Board, the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture, Rapid City Agricultural Socieity, was founder of the local 4-H Club, formed the Rapid City Film Council, and was a charter member of the Minnedosa Credit Union. In 1960, Tully and Ethel moved to Brandon, where Tully was employed with various agricultural service organizations.
In 1970, Tully served as the chairman of the Centennial Pioneer Committee, that was formed to honour pioneers of the Westman Region. He also was a charter member of the Assiniboine Historical Society and contributed significantly to the establishment of the Daly House Museum. He and Ethel also researched, wrote and published a book entitled "It's Time to Remember, 1874-1974," a history of the Tremaine community. Tully was also a founder of the Mantioba Agriculture Hall of Fame, calling the intial meetings and serving as the first chairman of its Provisional Board. In 1990, he was inducted into the Hall for his contribution to agriculture and the preservation of Manitoba heritage. Tully McKenzie died on March 28, 1992 in Winnpeg, MB. He is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an interview with Tully McKenzie about family history and community life. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Manitoba Agricultre Hall of Fame website and McKenzie's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Valere Andries was born on January 28, 1910 in Deloraine, MB. Valere married Alice Agnes Boy (1916-2011) on December 9, 1936 and together they had one daughter, Donna. Valere and Alice farmed for 22 years in the RM of Winchester. Valere was a councillor for Winchester for 11 years, and a member of Deloraine Council for 3.5 years. He also worked as an agent for Manitoba Crop Insurance, as Flax straw buyer for Kimberley Clark and for Olin Flax Company. He and Alice retired to Deloraine. Valere Andries died between 1983-2005. He is buried at St. Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery in Deloraine.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is a narration by Valere Andries about the Belgian settlers in Deloraine andDistrict, 1880-1914. Interviewer is Eva Cassils.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Deloraine local history "Deloraine Scans a Century, 1880-1980" and Alice Andries' obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Victor James Hockley was born May 24, 1919 on the family farm north of Brandon, MB on NW 1/4 28-11-19. He received his education at Powerville School, completing grade 9. A farmer in the RM of Elton for most of his life, Vic married Hazel Gwendoyn Wade (1915-2009) on June 19, 1943. Together they had three children: Ruth, Sylvia and Fred. Vic was a charter member of McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church in 1946. Over the years he also served on the Board of Elders, and was Sunday School Superintendent. He was a member of Gideons International and the last Secretary-Treasurer of Ruby School. Vic enjoyed traveling and photography. In his last years, Vic and Gwen lived in Brandon. Victor Hockley died on November 21, 2000 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Zion United Church Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette recording of an interview with Vic Hockley about Alliance Missionary Church Brandon. Interviewer is Gwen Hickson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Find A Grave website and Hockley's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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William Duncan Wilson was born on June 8, 1906 on the family farm near Kenton, MB. He attended Anwoth School. Bill took over the family farm in 1936, when his parents retired. He married Marjorie McNivin (1918-1990) on May 18, 1940 and together they had four children: Norma, Duncan, Bill and Glenice. Bill and Marjorie retired to Kenton in 1970, when their son Duncan took over the farm. Bill was active in his community spending many years on the school board and as a councillor for Woodworth Municipality. He also served as Weed Inspector, on Town Council and on the Credit Union Board. he wasa member of they Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Canadian Order of Forresters. W.D. Wilson died on March 6, 1987 on the family farm. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Harding.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an interview with W.D. Wilson about his family story and early days as a farmer in Manitoba. Interviewer is Shirley Hunt.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Kenton local history "Cradle to combine vo. 2." Description by Christy Henry.
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Walter Borotsik was born on July 14, 1911 in Brandon, MB. He attended Park School, leaving after grade 10. The Borotsik family lived in Brandon until 1931, when they bought a farm near Justice, MB. Walter left the farm in 1937, and moved back to Brandon. That same year, on March 10, Walter married Jean Aldith Gray (1919-2002) in Brandon. The couple had four sons: Ronald, Dennis, Greg and Jack. During the period 1929 to 1948, Walter worked as a dectorator, except for three years service in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Following the war, he again worked as an interior decorator, this time in Toronto, until his doctor advised him to change to outdoor work. As a result, he started pedigreed seed production in 1953. Walter was elected to the Rivers Co-Op Seed Cleaning Plant Board in 1961. He was also involved with the Keystone Centre and the Porvincial Exhibition Assoiciation of Manitoba, serving on each organizations respective Board of Directors. He was also chair of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Seed Show for more than 22 years. Walter Borotsik died on August 26, 2003 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocasette tape containing an interview with Walter Borotsik about early agriculture and seed growing. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
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Thomas Willard Harper Switzer was born on December 4, 1901 in the Fairview District of North Cypress municipality. For a time Willard worked with the CPR, stationed at Bienfait and Napinka, before he decided to go into farming southeast of Carberry. Willard married Margaret E Cann (1906-1988) on February 9, 1927 in Chater, MB and together they had two daughters, Marion and Shirley. The couple retired from the farm to Carberry in 1952, where Willard began cabinet-making. He also worked as a mechanical engineer at Fox Memorial Hospital until retiring in 1966. Willard was a longtime member of Carberry United Church, a life member of the Carberry Horticultural Society, served for many years as a Fair Board Director and was involved in the creation of the Carberry Plains Museum. In 1974, he was asked to design and built the cairn at the elementary school, along with overseeing the placement of the bell. Willard Switzer died on March 25, 1996 in Carberry, MB. He is buried at Carberry Plains Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocasette tape containing an interview with Willard Switzer about Switzer family history and his life story. Interviewer is Margaret Switzer.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Switzer's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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William George Vallender was born on December 16, 1892 in Gloucestershire, England. He arrived in Oak Lake, MB in June 1913, and began working on farms in the area. During the First World War he trained at Camp Hughes and served overseas with the 107th Battalion, "Glen Campbell's Timberwolves." William married Eidth Stoodley (1891-?) on September 12, 1918 at Horsley, Gloucestershire. The couple did not have children. Upon his discharge in 1919, the William and Edith returned to the Oak Lake area, where William continued as a farm hand until 1929, when he went to work for Adam Stewart as a mechanic. In 1936, he became the custodian for Oakwood School custodian. William was a member of Oak Lake Citizen's Band, the C.O.F. and a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion #79. William Vallender died on March 9, 1987 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Oak Lake Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocasette tape containing an interview with William Vallender about his life in a farming community and military service. Interviewer is Phillis Cairns.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Oak Lake local history "Ox Trials to Blacktop" and Vallender's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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George William Hardwick was born on December 1, 1891 near Nesbitt, MB. Bill received his schooling locally, then continued in Brandon. In 1916, he joined the Army and served overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Upon his discharge in 1919, he returned to the family farm where he remained for most of his life. Bill did not marry. William Hardwick died on May 1, 1996 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Minnewawa Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an interview with William Hardwick about life at home and his experiences in World War One. Interviewer is Elsie Cory.
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History/bio information from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
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William John Jordan was born on September 19, 1899 on SW 18-10-24 northwest of Oak Lake, MB. He was educated at Blair School. As a young man he farmed tor several years near Woodnorth, MB. Will married Cora Elizabeth Leech (1903-1990) on June 30, 1920 and together they had six children: Gladys, Muriel, Aubrey, Ralph, Faye and Garry. They also raised their nephew Harold. Will and Cora farmed, first at N 1/2 15-9-27, and then starting in June 1927, on the Jordan home farm. In later years, they spent their winters at Oak Lake. Following his retirement, Will lived in Oak Lake full time. Will was very active in the Oak Lake Seniors Group, enjoyed gardening and trips to the farm. William Jordan died on February 25, 1996 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Johnston Cemetery at Oak Lake, MB.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with William Jordan about farm life in the early 20th Century. Interviewer is Phillis Cairns.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Oak Lake local history "Ox Trails to Blacktop," the Find A Grave website and obituaries for William and Cora Jordan. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lynn Shier was born November 28, 1942 in London, Ontario to Anglo-Saxon Protestant parents. Her father and mother were of German and English-Dutch descent, respectfully. On her father’s side, Lynn’s ancestors emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1749. Both of her parents were born and raised in Iowa, where they also married in 1929. Following her parent’s marriage, the couple moved to London, Ontario in 1928 where her father was employed as a professor at the University of Western Ontario. Lynn resided in London, Ontario with her parents for sixteen years before relocating to Santa Barbara, California. After residing in California for three years, Lynn came back to London, Ontario in order to attend the University of Western Ontario. During her time at the University, Lynn met her future-husband Allan Shier. Allan Shier was born to parents of German and Scotch descent. His father’s ancestors immigrated to North America during the late 1740s or early 1750s from roughly the same region of Germany as Lynn’s ancestors.
Lynn and Allan were married in 1963. Following the wedding, the couple remained in Ontario for two years, one year of which was spent in Toronto. The couple later moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where they lived for two years before travelling to Souris, Manitoba. While in Souris, Manitoba Allan worked as a district city planner. Lynn and Allan remained in Souris, Manitoba for four years after which they relocated to Brandon, Manitoba in 1970, where Allan continued to work as a district city planner for the city and Southwestern Manitoba. During their married life, Lynn worked as a household interviewer, and as a secretary for the Daly House Museum and the Assiniboine Historical Society while raising the couple’s children, two girls and a boy. Lynn was also very active in the Brandon community.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing the interview "Fur Trading in Brandon Area." The interviewee is Lynn Shier, the interviewer is Effie McPhail and the interview was conducted as part of the Voices of Yesteryear project. The tape contains details about the arrival of the first Europeans to Canada during the late sixteen-and early seventeenth-centuries, as well as more precise information concerning the history of the French and English fur trade within the Brandon, MB area.
Notes
Description by Jennifer Maxwell (2011) and Christy Henry.
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English
Conservation
Preservation copy created 2021 (R. Hess)
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Gladys Elizabeth Ward (nee Cartwright) was born August 16, 1909 in Dauphin, MB. In 1911 her family relocated to Winnipegosis, MB. Gladys worked as a school teacher in Winnipegosis from 1929-1931.
In 1931 Gladys married William Edward Ward (1910-1964), a fisherman and mechanic in Winnipegosis, MB. After her marriage, Gladys left her job as a fulltime school teacher to work part time as a substitute teacher, a cook in a girls camp and a full time housewife until 1933. In 1934, Gladys’ only child, Mervyn Ward was born. She would not find out until many years later that her only child was born at the height of her tuberculosis infection. Gladys returned to teaching full time in 1938, until she was forced to resign due to illness in 1939.
Due to her tuberculosis illness Gladys was forced to relocate from Winnipegosis to Ninette, MB in 1941, where she lived in the Sanatorium as a patient until 1947. In 1945, Gladys was well enough to work part time as a cook in the Sanatorium kitchen. After her release from the Sanatorium in 1947, Gladys continued to live in Ninette with her husband and son, continuing to work at the Sanatorium as an assistant purchasing agent under the direction of Bill Stewart. After Stewart’s retirement in 1963, Gladys took over as the purchasing agent for the Sanatorium until her own retirement in 1974.
After her retirement from the Sanatorium, Gladys cared for her elderly father, mother, and her older brother who was an epileptic, all of whom resided with her in her home in Ninette. Gladys Elizabeth Ward died in Killarney, MB on January 5, 1990. She is buried at Ninette Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, 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
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Gladys Ward about her experience as a tuberculosis patient and staff member at the Ninette Sanatorium. Interviewer is Dr. DB Stewart. The item covers biographical information and personal data, including how she contracted tuberculosis. The recording documents Gladys’ recollection of her initial arrival at the Sanatorium and her first year of “chasing the cure.” Gladys explores the hardships of being a patient at the Sanatorium. Moreover, the interview documents detailed medical terminology associated with tuberculosis and treatments used by doctors at the Sanatorium during the 1940s. In addition, the interview outlines names of Sanatorium employees as well as outlines the permanence and impermanence of friendships among patients. It also documents Gladys’ recovery and movement from patient to staff member at the sanatorium. Lastly, the recording covers the conversion of the institution to the Pelican Lake Training Centre.
Notes
History/Biographical information taken from the records and the Find A Grave website. Description by Morganna Malyon (December 2011) and Christy Henry.
