Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Martel's, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.57

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #58

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1906-1910]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows two wooden grain silos on a farm property. One silo appears to be recently constructed.

Notes

Photograph dated based on period Martel's operated in Brandon.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

harvesting

farms

Grain Storage

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.53

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #54

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1931

Physical Description

6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

water marks on emulsive side of photograph

History / Biographical

The CGS Acadia was a former hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. The ship was used in the surveying work used to establish the port of Churchill.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows three steam ships docked in a port alongside railway tracks.

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Churchill 1931 Sept 16 No. 3. Dr. Marion? Party. C.G.S. Acadia, S.S. Warkworth, S.S. Farnworth.

Name Access

Churchill, Manitoba

CGS Acadia

SS Warkworth

SS Farnworth

Subject Access

Shipping Canada

ships

steamships

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3

Item Number

BAPC 3.8

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19--]

Physical Description

4.25" x 2.75" (b/w)

History / Biographical

Bunclody, MB was located near Souris, MB. The bridge in question crossed the Souris River.

Custodial History

Photograph was donated by a "Mrs. Wilson" in 1989.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows railroad tracks (presumably Great Northern Railway tracks near Bunclody) during winter. Also visible are an elevator, outbuildings and part of a train sitting beside the tracks.

Name Access

Great Northern Railway

Bunclody, MB

Subject Access

rail transportation

Grain elevators

trains

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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