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HRH the Duke of Connaught visits Brandon

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Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 24, 1912
Accession Number
1-2000
Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
BAPC 2.13
Accession Number
1-2000
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 24, 1912
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a public reception for the Governor General of Canada, HRH the Duke of Connaught during a visit to Brandon, MB. The reception was held on Princess Avenue at City Hall. The photograph is looking southwest from the north side of Princess Avenue. The building in the background is the recently constructed Prince Edward Hotel.
Name Access
Governor General of Canada
HRH the Duke of Connaught
Princess Avenue
Prince Edward Hotel
9th Street
Subject Access
public ceremonies
downtown
cityscapes
Imperialism
royalty
Storage Location
BAPC oversize storage drawer
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HRH the Duke of Connaught visits Brandon

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Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 24, 1912
Accession Number
32-2006
Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
BAPC 2.23
Accession Number
32-2006
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 24, 1912
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
There is staining from the top left corner towards the centre of the image.
Custodial History
Jack Stothard purchased the image at a yard sale, location unknown. He donated it to the Archives in 2006.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a public reception for the Governor General of Canada, HRH the Duke of Connaught. The reception was held in fromt of the Brandon City Hall, which was located at 9th Street and Princess Avenue. The photograph is looking south southeast. A portion of the recently constructed Prince Edward Hotel is visible in the background.
Name Access
Governor General of Canada
HRH the Duke of Connaught
Princess Avenue
Prince Edward Hotel
9th Street
City Hall
Subject Access
public ceremonies
downtown
cityscapes
Imperialism
royalty
Storage Location
BAPC photograph drawer
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World War I soldiers march down Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions10125
Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1914
Accession Number
24-1999
Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
BAPC 2.12
Accession Number
24-1999
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1914
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
There are two burn holes and many areas where the emulsion layer is gone.
History / Biographical
John A. McDonald's was a men's and boyswear store in operation for several decades at 841 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph of soldiers marching west on Rosser Avenue.
Name Access
John A. McDonald's
Diamond Hall
W.E. Crawford
The Patricia
World War I
First World War
Great War
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
public ceremonies
armed forces
military personnel
parades
downtown
cityscapes
Storage Location
BAPC photograph drawer
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Aerial view: Brandon University campus

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 21, 1999
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
9
Item Number
BUPC 9.36
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 21, 1999
Physical Description
11" x 14" (colour)
History / Biographical
The photograph was taken for the Centennial of Brandon College/University.
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph taken looking southwest from approximately the northeast corner of Princess Avenue and 17th Street. The entire campus, as well as a number of residential streets are visible.
Notes
Negative is located with the photograph
Subject Access
campus buildings
aerial photographs
aerial photography
aerial views
cityscapes
Storage Range
Oversized drawer 4
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Franklin Wait Sweet

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1923
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Weekes
Description Level
Item
Series Number
9
Item Number
BUPC 9.34
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1923
Physical Description
10.5" x13" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph was the possession of Brandon College and Brandon University from the era of Dr. Sweet's tenure as President of Brandon College.
Scope and Content
Presidential portratit of Dr. Franklin Wait Sweet.
Notes
This print is also part of the Brandon University Art Collection accession no. 0106.
Name Access
Franklin Wait Sweet
Franklin W Sweet
Franklin Sweet
Subject Access
Brandon College President
Storage Range
Oversize drawer 4
Related Material
A body of Dr. Sweet's personal papers are held in the S.J. McKee Archives at RG 1 MG 1.1.2
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