Photograph was taken from the basement looking up and shows support beams, two outer walls covered in vapor barrier plastic, some windows and the missing roof.
Photograph was taken from the basement looking up and shows support beams, an outer wall covered in vapor barrier plastic, some windows and the missing roof. The windows may be part of one of the stairwells.
James Douglas Wall was born in Brandon, Manitoba on March 22, 1933, the only son of James Jesse Wall and Audrey May Simm. James Wall grew up in Brandon, attending public schools in the city and graduating from Brandon Collegiate Institute. At an early age, he became a member of the 82nd Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. In the summer of 1950, he earned his pilot's wings through the Air Cadets Scholarship Program. Wall has been employed with the Brandon Flying Club and has earned a commercial pilot's licence and an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence. In 1957, he became manager of Maple Leaf Aviation Limited. Wall is a long time member of the South West branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society, Inc. of which he has served as president for several terms. Wall has been married to his wife Elizabeth since 1957. They have one son, David. James Douglas Wall died in Brandon, Manitoba on February 11, 2011.
Custodial History
These items were acquired by Wall in his capacity as President of the Southwest Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society. Custodial history prior to their acquisition by Wall and his donation of them to the S.J. McKee Archives is unknown.
Scope and Content
Collection contains 35 photographs of Baldur, Manitoba taken ca. 1900. These photographs contain images of buildings, street scenes, and residents (individuals and groups) of Baldur, Manitoba. Collection also includes a copy of Christie's Map of the City of Brandon ca. 1900.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church; view from CPR station
[Mr. Stuckey was incorrect in calling St. Mary's a "Roman" Catholic Church. In actuality, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish is a Ukrainian Catholic Church. P.E. 12/06/09]
