Contract for concrete approach from north end to replace east and west timber approaches along Assiniboine Ave. awarded to A.E. Jones and E. Fulcher for $30,590. Oct. 11, 1934. (Brandon Sun). As part of this project a Z-shaped ramp on the west side to Assiniboine Ave for pedestrians replaced wooden stairs to north end.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of East side of original Eighth St. bridge from Pacific Avenue; Shows pedestrian stairway to North end and CPR early 2800 [locomotive] being serviced on Train No.4
This collection contains photographs of Brandon and Area that do not belong to particular collections or fonds held at the S.J. McKee Archives. It is, in short, an artificially created collection.
The collection has been divided into the following series: (1) Rural Images; (2) Urban Images; (3) Transportation; (4) Education; (5) Portraits; (6) Associations; (7) and Athletics.
Notes
In addition to this collection, photographs relating to Brandon and area may be found in the Lawrence Stuckey collection, the Alf Fowler collection, the A.E. McKenzie Company fonds, Hughes and Company collection, and the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Association fonds.
Storage Location
BAPC - Brandon and Area photograph collection photograph drawer (oversize in map drawer)
Two works of art from the University Collection, south end Library Reading Room, McKenzie Building. Naming of the Robbins Library and opening of the Lightbody Reading area. L to R (numbered as on back of picture) 1) Dorothy Luchansky, 2) Lillian Phillips, 3) Prof. Marion Crowhurst ?, 4) Elsie Paterson (Stewart), 5) Stella Tolmie, 6) Shirley Gillespie, 7) Alice Gregory (Orr) (back), 8) Dr. Robert Brockway, 9) Dr. D.N.Wheeler (back), 10) Dr. R.F.B. King (part), 11) Marg. McKinnon Nos. 1-10 University Staff; 11-Mental Health Centre