Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.3

Item Number

18

Item Number Range

18

GMD

textual records

Date Range

ca. 1945

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

Good

Scope and Content

The item is a list of (then) current and former students of Brandon College who volunteered for active service with Canada's fighting forces in World War II. The former students have their graduation year following their names. Those students who went missing on active service, died on active service or were killed on active service are identified. Adams, Gavin R.; Armstrong, A.R.; Arthurs, J.; Bailey, E.J.; Bainard, H.E.; Ball, F.; Ballard, F.R.; Baynton, W.; Beamish, R.; Beaton, A.; Bell, G.L.; Blair. K.; Bliss, E.H.; Bird, F.L.L.; Bolton, W.; Bolton, F.; Boreskie, J.; Bowen, E.M.; Bowman, F.; Brooks, M.; Brooks, T.L.; Brown, R.; Brown, ?.W.; Brown, H.J.; Buckham, J.A.; Buckingham, L.W.; Bullard, W.; Buckham, R.H.; Burns, W.; Buss, J.P.; Chalmers, A.; Camerson, H.; Carlson, D.; Carruthers, E.P.; Catt, A.W.; Chalmers, G.; Chant, R.; Christilaw, E.G.; Clark, H.P.; Coach, W.H.G.F.; Condell, J.; Cordingley, D.C.; Cowan, F.; Cowie, J.W.J.; Crandall, W.N.; Crerar, D.; Crosbie, G.F.; Cristall, D.; Cuff, L.; Cumming, G.M.; Carter, A.B.; Daly, G.; Davis, R.; DeMarsh, H.R.; Dempsey, J.W.; Derby, A. I.; Dickson, J.M.; Dinsdale, W.G.; Driver, E.T.; Downing, D.; Donovan, S.; Dinsdale, O.; Edge, W.H.; Edmison, J.N.; English, M.A.; Fahrig, R.B.; Forbes, R.C.; Fraser, W.; Fraser, B.; Fraser, W.B.; Frith, R.; Gardiner, E.G.R.; Gibson, J.; Gilson, E.; Gilson, E.R.; Glinz, L.A.; Goodwin, F.L.; Goodwin, W.C.O.; Gordon, J.P.; Gorrie, W.A.; Grant, G.; Graham, J.; Hamilton, C.J.A.; Hamilton, G.; Hargreaves, W.; Harwood, W.R.; Harwood, J.; Harris, D.G.; Henderson, J.; Hewitt, R.; Hickling, M.; Higenbottom, G.A.; Hoglin, P.; Hoover, O.; Humphrey, K.L.; Humphries, F.J.; Hunter, E.; Hunter, E.M.; Hyndman, R.A.; Hunter, W.; Irwin, D.; Jacobs, A.L.; Johnson, D.C.; Johnston, G.P.; Jones, R.; Kaufman, E.S.; Kerr, A.F.; Kerr, R.H.M.; Kennedy, F.; Kennedy, J.; Keppel, J.A.C.; King, E.; Kitson, C.A.; Klenman, P.K.; Knipfel, D.O.; Knowlton, C.G.; Knight, A.C.; Kristinson, J.A.; Koropatnick, N.; Lamont, D.M.; Leaming, S.; Lawson, G.; Leary, W.A.; Lee, D.H.; Leybourne, M.; Longphee, G.E.; Lynd, N.; Mackay, D.; Malcomson, W.; Mann, G.W.; Maxwell, R.A.; Maylott, E.T.; McCulloch, R.G.; McGill, L.H.; McGregor, G.M.; McGregor, J.; McIntosh, R.; McKay, B.D.G.; McKinnon, N.K.; McLeod, A.J.; McMurdo, A.C.; McNeill, D.; McNeil, R.C.; Meadow, A.A.; Miller, J.; Mooney, J.W.; Muirhead, J.; McPee, M.D.; Neelin, J.E.; Nelson, W.K.; Nixon, S.L.; Oglesby, R.B.; Old, Gerald; Olver, Glenn; Orr, W.E.; Patterson, G.W.; Peech, N.; Penton, N.; Penton, T.; Pentland, H.C.; Popkin, J.W.; Poyser, L.E.; Price, L.; Prugh, J.S.; Rabinovitch, D.; Reider, A.; Reynolds, G.; Riesberry, D.L.; Roberts, L.; Robinson, C.; Robson, E.; Rosenberry, W.; Rowe, E.S.; Ruttan, C.G.; Scott, C.; Scott, G.; Searle, S.H.; Segsworth, T. C.; Sharpe, V.; Shaw, D.E.; Shaw, H.D.; Shewan, M.; Shirley, C.; Simpson, F.; Smellie, R.C.; Smith, D.S.; Snider, C.; Snider, D.M.; Sparrow, N.; Spearin, N.; Stapleton, J.; Stapleton, J.W.; Stark, D.D.; Stein, S.; Stinson, E.W.; Stone, F.M.; Strachan, C.; Sutherland, G.; Sykes, J.D.; Sykes, J.F.; Sykes, D.G.; Smith, J.K.; Taylor, A.M.; Taylor, B.; Taylor, G.J.; Taylor, G.R.; Taylor, J.L.; Tennant, H.J.; Thomas, H.; Thompson, H.; Thorman, C.E.; Tinline, D.C.; Tolton, G.; Trotter, H.A.; Trotter, J.B.; Umphrey, H.L.; Varcoe, H.R.; Volkers, B.; Warren, G.H.; Watson, G.; Wesley, D.; White, W.H.; Wickett, G.; Wilkins, S.J.; Williamson, J.R.; Wilde, K.; Witcher, C.; Wityck, P.; Wright, J.R.; Wood, J.; Yates, J.E.; Young, J.E.M.; Young, L.H.

Notes

Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.3 Artifacts - other New oversize drawer 4

Storage Range

New oversize drawer 4

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.3

Item Number

4

Item Number Range

4

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

pre-1967

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

Good. Some dirt remains at the bottom of the inkwell.

Scope and Content

The inkwell is 7 cm tall and 5 cm wide. It is made of clear glass with the words "Underwood Inks" (in raised letters) appearing at the front of the item.

Notes

Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.3 Artifacts - other Reading room display case

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

24

Item Number Range

24

Accession Number

13-2007

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

c. 1923

Physical Description

1 item

History / Biographical

Beatrice C. Hall graduated from Brandon College c. 1923. She was a teacher of some kind and died in California when she was about 80 years of age.

Custodial History

This ring was part of a donation, along with item 23, from Jean Bennest, class of 1934. It's original owner was Beatrice C. Campbell (nee Hall), a relative of Jean Bennest, and Brandon College graduate.

Scope and Content

The ring is oval in shape and made of gold. It has the letters "BC" entwined in the centre of the oval. There is lettering around the "BC" but it is worn and difficult to make out. It may read "Recte et Suavitem."

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel. History/Bio information provided by Jean Bennest.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 2

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Creator

Unknown

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.1.1

Item Number

2

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1900

Physical Description

1 blueprint, 76 x 110 cm

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Blueprint - plans for Brandon College grounds.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 2: Board of Governors 2.1 Documents

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Creator

Architect: Smith Carter Searle Associates (Brandon)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.1.1

Item Number

14

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February - 1966

Physical Description

3 blueprints, 61 x 107 cm

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

This consists of a series of three blueprints for the proposed new education building: ground floor, first floor, second floor.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 2: Board of Governors 2.1 Documents

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.1

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph of an Edwardian era family residence, south central Brandon.

Notes

Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd.

Subject Access

residential streets

residences

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.7

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1959

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. The Strand Theatre marquee shows "Gidget" starring Sandra Dee and Cliff Robertson. Other businesses in the Strand Block include: Ted Heming Jewellers, Waddell's, and Metropolitan Life.

Notes

Photograph dated from "Gidget," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre

Name Access

Strand Theatre

Ted Heming Jewellers

Waddell's

Metropolitan Life

Subject Access

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.10

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1959

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph of east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Visible businesses include: The Bank of Montreal, Barclay's Shoe Store, Carlton Cafe (in the former Cigar Factory), and Ted Heming Jewellers. The McKenzie Seed building is visible in the background.

Name Access

Bank of Montreal

Barclay's Shoe Store

Carlton Cafe

Ted Heming Jewellers

McKenzie Seeds

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.11

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1959

Physical Description

8 " x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Businesses visible in the Brown Block include (from north to south): Singer, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, O. Stark & Son, Elna Sewing Centre, and Canadian Pacific Telegraphs. The Prince Edward Hotel is visible in the background.

Name Access

Brown Block

Singer

Pittsburgh Paint & Glass

O. Stark & Son

Elna Sewing Centre

Canadian Pacific Telegraphs

Prince Edward Hotel

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.25

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A taxi waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has been added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block.

Notes

A negative accompanies the photograph.

Name Access

Doig's

Hughes Building

Alexandra Block

Princess Avenue

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

taxi

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.32

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1950

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Strathcona Block on the west side of 10th Street in the 100-block. Simpsons-Sears and Lionel Electric are the ground floor shops.

Name Access

Strathcona Block

Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Lionel Electric

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.3

Item Number

32

Item Number Range

32

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

2008

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

Excellent

Custodial History

This plate was the property of Edna and Carl Bjarnason. It was in their possession for some fifty years prior to its donation to the University on October, 2005. The Development Office took possession of the plate at that time and transferred it to the Archives in March 2008.

Scope and Content

The plate measures 26 cm in diameter and is white with blue glazing. The centre of the plate depicts the Brandon College Original Building and the words "Brandon College, Brandon Manitoba." The outside of the plate is a flower motif. On the back of the plate, in the same blue as the front, are the words "Canadian View Series, Brandon Manitoba." There is also a trademark of a bird with a banner reading "Trademark England."

Notes

Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other.

Name Access

Carl Bjarnason Edna Bjarnason

Subject Access

Brandon College

Related Material

RG 6, 16.3, Item 14

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

11

Item Number Range

11

Accession Number

13-2007

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

ca. 1947

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

A few small holes and a tear at the bottom of the "B."

Custodial History

Item was accessioned in 2007 by the McKee Archives. Prior custodial history is unknown.

Scope and Content

Consists of the letter "B" in gold felt on a slightly larger letter "B" in blue felt. Measures 4.5 x 6".

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 1

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

12-13

Item Number Range

12-13

Accession Number

13-2007

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

ca. 1947

Physical Description

2 items

Custodial History

Item was accessioned in 2007 by the McKee Archives. Prior custodial history is unknown.

Scope and Content

Consists of two Brandon College badges. The largest, measuring, 4 x 4.5", is composed of red and white felt with the letters "B" and "C" intertwined in the centre of the badge. The smallest, measuring 2.5 x 3", is also composed of red and white felt, but only has the letter "B" in the centre of the badge.

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 1

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

3

Item Number Range

3

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

pre-1967

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

The badge is 8.5 cm wide and 10.5 cm long. It is composed of blue felt with gold embrodery and is shield shaped.

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 1

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.3

Item Number

17

Item Number Range

17

GMD

textual records

Date Range

ca. 1918

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

Good

Scope and Content

This item is a continuation of the Brandon College Honor Roll (RG 6, sub-series 16.3, item 16). It lists Brandon College students who served and/or were killed, wounded, gassed or imprisoned during World War I.

Notes

Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other.

Name Access

S.F. Atteridge

Thos. Blight

Johnson B. Ball

C.C.L. Blackwood

Lennard Boultbee

J.C.K. Brydon

Capt. Chas. W. Burns

Eldon Carrothers

R. Chanin

Robert Chapman

Fred Clarke

Capt. Dr. J.S. Clark

Charles CLyde

Fred G. Earl

Russell Ferrier

John Fisher

Geo. Anton Gregga

Nelson Gilchrist

Wilfred T. Hamilton

C. Hainer

Capt. H. Harrington

Lieut. Robert Jas. Hosie

Walter Hosie

Lieut. Albert Reg. Hurst

Frank Irving

Orrin Jones

C. Mathewson

Hamilton McFadden

Hon. Capt. Douglas McIntosh

Thos. McMillan

Capt. Jas. C. McMillan

Wm. Lovell McNair

Nursing Sister Jean McPherson

Arthur Millions

Wm. Jas. Munn

Roy McDonald

Wm. McLaurin

Duncan Munroe

A.W. Mayse

Lieut. Wm. L. Oliver

Arthur Orriss

Chas. Orriss

John Pickard

Harry Pickard

Arthur H. Pullen

Stanley Riggs

Robert Rabe

W. Harry Robertson

H.L. Rutherford

Wm. Rutherford

Russell W. Speers

Rob. Roy. Thompson

Herbert K. Valens

Evan McD. Whidden

Chas. Cromwell Williams

John A. Young

Lieut. Charles K. Guild

Lieut. Geo. Coldwell

Clifford Bresswell

Ira Dunbar

Ozra Bertrand

Robert Lang

John Thompson

Frank Higgins

Charles Koester

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.3 Artifacts - other

Storage Range

New oversize drawer 4

Related Material

The Evan McDonald Whidden fonds (RG 1 Brandon College fonds, MG 1 1.8) has a considerable amount of correspondence written by Whidden to his family from the front during his service in World War I.

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

22

Item Number Range

22

Accession Number

13-2007

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

1935

Physical Description

1 item

Physical Condition

The chain between the Brandon College portion of the pin and the '35 portion of the pin is broken. There is some discoloration on the '35 pin.

Custodial History

Item belonged to Winnifred Harvery, B.A. '35. It was donted to the Alumni Association at Brandon University in 1990.

Scope and Content

The pin consists of two parts, both pins in their own right. The first pin is a circle, 1 cm in diameter, with a small banner on top. The main circle is black with BC entwined in the middle and a link border around the outside. The lettering and border are in gold. The banner on top is also black, with the letters McM.U. in gold. This pin is linked to a second pin by a gold chain. The second pin consists of the numbers '35, in gold.

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 2

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

16.2

Item Number

23

Item Number Range

23

Accession Number

13-2007

GMD

multiple media

Date Range

1930

Physical Description

1 item

Custodial History

This pin was part of a donation, along with item 24, from Jean Bennest, class of 1934. It's original owner is unknown. The date the items arrived at the McKee Archives is also unknown.

Scope and Content

The pin consists of two parts, both pins in their own right. The first pin consists of three triangles and is art deco in design. The background of the triangles is red with each triangle edged in silver. The smallest triangle contains the letter "B, " the middle triangle the lettter "C," and the largest triangle the word "Arts." All the lettering is in silver. The first pin is connected to the second pin by a silver chain. The second pin consists of the number 30 and is sterling silver.

Notes

Part of BU 16.2 Artifacts - apparel.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.2 Artifacts - apparel Box 2

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Creator

Architect: Sproatt and Rolph (Toronto)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.1.1

Item Number

8

GMD

graphic

Date Range

May 1920

Physical Description

1 blueprint, 62 x 47 cm

Scope and Content

This sketch ( blueprint) is comprehensive plan for the development of the College grounds. Current Kinsmen Stadium grounds referenced as "baseball grounds."

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 2: Board of Governors 2.1 Documents

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Part Of

RG 6 Brandon University fonds

Creator

Architect: Sproatt and Rolph (Toronto)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.1.1

Item Number

12

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1920

Physical Description

5 blueprints, 66 x 84 cm

Physical Condition

frail

Scope and Content

This consists of a series of five blueprints for the proposed new science building: third floor organic chemistry; second floor biology lab; two blueprints of first floor, advanced optics, general physical laboratory; basement.

Storage Location

RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 2: Board of Governors 2.1 Documents

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