Information that accompanied the photograph: Born Wilcox Lake, Ontario, 1870. Died 1964 in Brandon, MB. A long-time member of a number of boards at the College. Played a role in re-establishing Brandon College through Brandon College Inc. and the McKenzie Foundation by donating 90% of the shares in his company to the MB Government to support higher education, specifically Brandon College.
The Brandon University Photograph collection is an artifically created collection. It includes photographs from both Brandon College and Brandon University.
Custodial History
The custodial history is varied. Some photographs were created by officers of the College and the University, or were produced at the request of the institution. Many, as well, have been donated by former faculty members and students. We have tried to record the custodial history for photographs that have been donated by faculty members and students at the item level.
Scope and Content
Fonds has been divided into eleven series, including: (1) Convocation, Scholarships and Awards; (2) Campus Buildings; (3) Library Activities and Archives; (4) Faculties and Schools; (5) Student Activities; (6) Administrative and Support Units; (7) Sports; (8) Portraits; (9) Oversize; (10) Special Events; and (11) Documents, Diplomas and Certificates.
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.
Dining Room - Alumni activity: Sarah Persis Darrach receiving first annual Alumni award. W. Bridgett (Pres. Alumni Association), Sarah Persis Darrach, Eileen M. McFadden (Alumni member, and College Librarian)
Portrait of the 1917-1918 Brandon College Women's field hockey team.
Front Row-L to R: Marie Cameron (later a medical missionary), Bessie Turnbull (Jane and Tina’s sister), Gwen Whidden (daughter of President H.P. Whidden), Isabel Cummings ’19, (later a history teacher in Winnipeg).
Back Row-L to R: Frances Yeomans (nee Wolverton) ’19, Mabel Gibson (later married a Professor of Economics), Christina Turnbull ’21, (married C. G. “Kelly” Stone).
Photograph of the Brandon University women's field hockey team. Rookie of the year: Lynn Boyce. Most improved player: Marg Chalmers. Most valuable player: Shelley Hartel. G.P.A.C. champions. Missing: Rona Henderson.
Photograph of the Brandon University women's field hockey team. Rookie of the year: Linda Dalling. Most improved player: Nicola Andrews. Most valuable player: Shelley Hartel. G.P.A.C. all-star: Shelley Hartel. Conference: 1-2-1. Overall: 6-2-13.
Photograph of the Brandon University women's field hockey team. Manitoba Small College champions. Missing: Mary Ellen Tyler, Linda Smith, Ruth Ann Johnson.
Portrait of the Brandon University Lady Bobcats field hockey team. Front Row (L to R): Naomi Marumoto, Gisele Bauche, Pat Challis, Debbie Norbery, Mary Field. Back Row (L to R): Nancy Stanley (Coach), Glenda Bodnariuk, Gwen Connon, Eileen Hannig, Ruth Ann Johnston, Vicki Hanwell, Bobbie Lelond, Marcia Hale, Connie Turnbull, Denise Horbas, Pat Butterfield (Manager).
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