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Harvey McFarlane interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14623
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH186.MacF
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:25:00]
History / Biographical
Harvey McFarlane was born on July 24, 1907 at Gregg, MB. He spent his life in the North Cypress Municipality, farming at Gregg. Harvey married Ina Williams (1913-1981) in 1937. Together they had three children: twins Helen and Betty and daughter Beverly. Following Ina's death, Harvey married Isabel Anderson (nee Blair) (1923-2007) in 1982. Harvey and Ina retired from farming in 1973 and moved to Carberry. Harvey had a lifetime interest in sports, particularly baseball and curling. For over 30 years he was an umpire. After retiring, Harvey took up rug hooking, carpentry and needlework. He and Ina also enjoyed gardening. Harvey McFarlane died on December 8, 1985 at Carberry Memorial Hospital.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Harvey MacFarlane about his family history, as well as his experiences in baseball, curling and crafts. Interviewer is C.R. Turner.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Carberry - North Cypress local history "The People of the Big Plain." Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Harvey Douglas interviewed

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8145
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1996
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.2
Item Number
2.2.74
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1996
Physical Description
6" x 4" (colour)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Harvey Douglas, crew supervisor, giving an interview in part of the renovated Brandon College Building (or Clark Hall).
Images
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J. Harvey Tolton interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14482
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH219.Tol
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:01:50]
History / Biographical
James Harvey Tolton was born on February 19, 1898 on section 11-11-24W near Oak Lake, MB. Harvey farmed at Oak Lake from 1918-1948, at which point he semi-retired. Subsequently, he and his wife moved to Brandon and Harvey bought a half-section of land east of the city where he was able to dedicated himself to perfecting oat seed. Throughout his life as a pedigreed seed grower, Harvey received local, national and international acclaim; he won the World Championship for registered seed oats and the World Championship for field crops for three consecutive years at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, and he became a favourite of the Quaker Oats Company. He was forced to retire from seed growing due to an accident and illness. When he was not farming, Harvey was serving his community. He was a member of the Brandon College Board of Governors, the Oak Lake and Harding agricultural socieites, the Manitoba Agricultural Society advisory board, the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition Association, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the Canadian Shorthorn Cattle Association, the Manitoba Seed Growers' Association, the Manitoba Swine Breeders' Association, the Agriculture Instititue of Canada, the Kiwanis Club and Big Brothers. He also served on the council of the RM of Woodworth and on local school boards, was active in church affairs and 4-H. The Tourist Convention Association of Manitoba gave Harvey the Good Citizenship Award for making Manitoba a better place to live, and in 1976, Brandon University awarded him an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1991, he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Harvey married Jennie Eleanor Titmus (1896-1982) on December 8, 1919 and together they had five children: Roland, Roma, Phyllis, Fern and Beverley. Harvey Tolton died on July 29, 1987 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Harvey Tolton about the history of the Tolton family, Harvey's life experiences and early agriculture. The interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Tolton's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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J. Harvey Tolton interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14632
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH220.Tol
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
James Harvey Tolton was born on February 19, 1898 on section 11-11-24W near Oak Lake, MB. Harvey farmed at Oak Lake from 1918-1948, at which point he semi-retired. Subsequently, he and his wife moved to Brandon and Harvey bought a half-section of land east of the city where he was able to dedicated himself to perfecting oat seed. Throughout his life as a pedigreed seed grower, Harvey received local, national and international acclaim; he won the World Championship for registered seed oats and the World Championship for field crops for three consecutive years at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, and he became a favourite of the Quaker Oats Company. He was forced to retire from seed growing due to an accident and illness. When he was not farming, Harvey was serving his community. He was a member of the Brandon College Board of Governors, the Oak Lake and Harding agricultural socieites, the Manitoba Agricultural Society advisory board, the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition Association, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the Canadian Shorthorn Cattle Association, the Manitoba Seed Growers' Association, the Manitoba Swine Breeders' Association, the Agriculture Instititue of Canada, the Kiwanis Club and Big Brothers. He also served on the council of the RM of Woodworth and on local school boards, was active in church affairs and 4-H. The Tourist Convention Association of Manitoba gave Harvey the Good Citizenship Award for making Manitoba a better place to live, and in 1976, Brandon University awarded him an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1991, he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Harvey married Jennie Eleanor Titmus (1896-1982) on December 8, 1919 and together they had five children: Roland, Roma, Phyllis, Fern and Beverley. Harvey Tolton died on July 29, 1987 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Harvey Tolton about 4-H Clubs and the Kiwanis Club. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Tolton's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1961
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.Y.1
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1961
Physical Description
4" x 5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Young graduated from Brandon College in 1955. He also taught in the Geology Department from 1960-c.1997. Young was granted Professor Emeritus status in 1998.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Harvey Young.
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James Harvey Tolton

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4099
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1976
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
6.5.1
File Number
37
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1976
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft parchment and Tolton's citation.
Notes
Tolton's nomination form is in the Spring Convocation 1976 file in the President's series.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 6: Senate Office 6.5 Convocation Services, Baccalaureates Services, Banquets
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Harvey Young fonds

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8787
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Accession Number
20-2008
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 3 1.22
Accession Number
20-2008
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
1 file
Custodial History
Materials were in the possession of Harvey Young until their donation to the McKee Archives in 2008.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of one file containing a copy of the history of the Geology Department and a drawing of its layout when it was located in the H-Huts. Both were created by Harvey Young.
Name Access
Weldon Grant
Subject Access
English Department
Storage Location
MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.22 Harvey Young
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Dr. Robert Harvey fonds

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4885
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1912-1980; predominant 1912-1950
Accession Number
3-1998
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.18
Accession Number
3-1998
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1912-1980; predominant 1912-1950
Physical Description
1.08 m
History / Biographical
Dr. Robert Harvey graduated from Brandon College in 1913 (McMaster Arts). He received a diploma in theology from Brandon College in 1915. Initially a minister in the Presbyterian Church, Dr. Harvey spent the greater part of his life as a minister in the service of the United Church of Canada.
Custodial History
This fonds was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of manuscripts written by Dr. Robert Harvey, various newspaper clippings, primarily from the Brandon Sun, featuring articles written by Harvey. Fonds also contains war-time publications from the Soviet Union, United States of America, and Canada. Topics include: the armistice, biographical accounts of war-time figures, the history of the church in Canada, human rights, communism and fascism.
Notes
CAIN No. 202618
Subject Access
United Church of Canada
Brandon Sun
WW II
Soviet Union
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.18 Dr. Robert Harvey
Related Material
Brandon College registration cards
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Susan Hunter-Harvey - VP Academic & Research, Sociology

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4780
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992-1995
Accession Number
24-2000
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Brandon University Dean of Arts Office
Description Level
File
Series Number
7.1.1
File Number
28
Accession Number
24-2000
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992-1995
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of application and promotion documents, and a memo circulated when Hunter-Harvey left Brandon University.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series VIII: Faculties and Schools 7.1.1 Dean of Arts Box 2
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R46c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of an interview panel.
Name Access
CKX
Duff Roblin
H.M. Dunfield
Oswald McKay
G.P. Sutherland
Ada Tobain
T.W. Pentland
Jim Struthers
Subject Access
persons
on set
interviews
business and professional people
broadcasting equipment
television broadcasting
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R46b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of an interview panel.
Name Access
CKX
Duff Roblin
H.M. Dunfield
Oswald McKay
G.P. Sutherland
Subject Access
persons
on set
interviews
business and professional people
broadcasting equipment
television broadcasting
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R46a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of an interview panel.
Name Access
CKX
Duff Roblin
H.M. Dunfield
Oswald McKay
G.P. Sutherland
Ada Tobain
T.W. Pentland
Jim Struthers
Subject Access
persons
on set
interviews
business and professional people
broadcasting equipment
television broadcasting
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
P
Item Number
11-2010.P14b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a man and a pony.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
horses
persons
winter
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
P
Item Number
11-2010.P14a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of men and a pony.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
horses
persons
winter
barns
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B9a(1) and (2)
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2 negatives - each 2.25" x 2.25" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Images taken on set during the Banshee interview.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
television broadcasting
interviews
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B9b(1) and (2)
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2 negatives - each 2.25" x 2.25" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Images taken on set during the Banshee interview.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
television broadcasting
interviews
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Ed Schreyer interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13280
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S11
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of an interview of Ed Schreyer.
Name Access
CKX
Ed Schreyer
Subject Access
interviews
ckx staff
elected officials
broadcasting
members of the Legislative Assembly
broadcasting equipment
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Lynn Shier interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14432
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH187.Shi
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60 Type I
History / Biographical
Lynn Shier was born November 28, 1942 in London, Ontario to Anglo-Saxon Protestant parents. Her father and mother were of German and English-Dutch descent, respectfully. On her father’s side, Lynn’s ancestors emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1749. Both of her parents were born and raised in Iowa, where they also married in 1929. Following her parent’s marriage, the couple moved to London, Ontario in 1928 where her father was employed as a professor at the University of Western Ontario. Lynn resided in London, Ontario with her parents for sixteen years before relocating to Santa Barbara, California. After residing in California for three years, Lynn came back to London, Ontario in order to attend the University of Western Ontario. During her time at the University, Lynn met her future-husband Allan Shier. Allan Shier was born to parents of German and Scotch descent. His father’s ancestors immigrated to North America during the late 1740s or early 1750s from roughly the same region of Germany as Lynn’s ancestors. Lynn and Allan were married in 1963. Following the wedding, the couple remained in Ontario for two years, one year of which was spent in Toronto. The couple later moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where they lived for two years before travelling to Souris, Manitoba. While in Souris, Manitoba Allan worked as a district city planner. Lynn and Allan remained in Souris, Manitoba for four years after which they relocated to Brandon, Manitoba in 1970, where Allan continued to work as a district city planner for the city and Southwestern Manitoba. During their married life, Lynn worked as a household interviewer, and as a secretary for the Daly House Museum and the Assiniboine Historical Society while raising the couple’s children, two girls and a boy. Lynn was also very active in the Brandon community.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing the interview "Fur Trading in Brandon Area." The interviewee is Lynn Shier, the interviewer is Effie McPhail and the interview was conducted as part of the Voices of Yesteryear project. The tape contains details about the arrival of the first Europeans to Canada during the late sixteen-and early seventeenth-centuries, as well as more precise information concerning the history of the French and English fur trade within the Brandon, MB area.
Notes
Description by Jennifer Maxwell (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy created 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Gladys Ward interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14433
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 26, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH033.War
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 26, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:50:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
Gladys Elizabeth Ward (nee Cartwright) was born August 16, 1909 in Dauphin, MB. In 1911 her family relocated to Winnipegosis, MB. Gladys worked as a school teacher in Winnipegosis from 1929-1931. In 1931 Gladys married William Edward Ward (1910-1964), a fisherman and mechanic in Winnipegosis, MB. After her marriage, Gladys left her job as a fulltime school teacher to work part time as a substitute teacher, a cook in a girls camp and a full time housewife until 1933. In 1934, Gladys’ only child, Mervyn Ward was born. She would not find out until many years later that her only child was born at the height of her tuberculosis infection. Gladys returned to teaching full time in 1938, until she was forced to resign due to illness in 1939. Due to her tuberculosis illness Gladys was forced to relocate from Winnipegosis to Ninette, MB in 1941, where she lived in the Sanatorium as a patient until 1947. In 1945, Gladys was well enough to work part time as a cook in the Sanatorium kitchen. After her release from the Sanatorium in 1947, Gladys continued to live in Ninette with her husband and son, continuing to work at the Sanatorium as an assistant purchasing agent under the direction of Bill Stewart. After Stewart’s retirement in 1963, Gladys took over as the purchasing agent for the Sanatorium until her own retirement in 1974. After her retirement from the Sanatorium, Gladys cared for her elderly father, mother, and her older brother who was an epileptic, all of whom resided with her in her home in Ninette. Gladys Elizabeth Ward died in Killarney, MB on January 5, 1990. She is buried at Ninette Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Gladys Ward about her experience as a tuberculosis patient and staff member at the Ninette Sanatorium. Interviewer is Dr. DB Stewart. The item covers biographical information and personal data, including how she contracted tuberculosis. The recording documents Gladys’ recollection of her initial arrival at the Sanatorium and her first year of “chasing the cure.” Gladys explores the hardships of being a patient at the Sanatorium. Moreover, the interview documents detailed medical terminology associated with tuberculosis and treatments used by doctors at the Sanatorium during the 1940s. In addition, the interview outlines names of Sanatorium employees as well as outlines the permanence and impermanence of friendships among patients. It also documents Gladys’ recovery and movement from patient to staff member at the sanatorium. Lastly, the recording covers the conversion of the institution to the Pelican Lake Training Centre.
Notes
History/Biographical information taken from the records and the Find A Grave website. Description by Morganna Malyon (December 2011) and Christy Henry.
Subject Access
tuberculosis
sanatoriums
Access Restriction
Consult University Archivist for access.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy created 2021 (R. Hess)
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Hans Andersen interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14434
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
January 18, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH043.And
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
January 18, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:35:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
Hans Andersen was born at Moline, Manitoba, on February 28, 1922, the third child of Andrew and Hansine Andersen. Andersen grew up on his family’s farm, attending Moline public school. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1943 to 1946, as part of the 23rd Field Artillery of the 4th Division, serving in England, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. After military service in World War II, Andersen returned home and started a farming career in the Moore Park district, located in the Rural Municipality of Odanah. In 1946, Andersen also married Marthe Renauld (1922-1977). The couple had 3 children: Karen, James and Mary Lou. For 40 years, Andersen farmed in the Moore Park area, where he was also heavily involved in the local community. He was a trustee for Moore Park consolidated school district and a member of the Elton municipal school board. He was also a member of the Moore Park pool elevator board, and the Royal Canadian Legion. In 1970, Andersen was elected to the position of Reeve of the RM of Odanah. He remained the Reeve of Odanah until 1978. In 1978, Andersen married Thelma Terry, and moved to Rapid City. In Rapid City, Andersen continued farming, gradually reducing his time in farming until he sold the last of his land to his family in 1990. In Rapid City, Andersen was involved in the building of a brand new seniors centre, and occupied himself in retirement with not only golfing but lots of traveling, going to places like the United States and Europe. After 2000, Andersen’s health began to deteriorate due to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Hans Andersen died on January 12, 2008. He is buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Hans Andersen. Interviewer is Mae Johnson. Andersen discusses topics such as the history of the rural municipality, the administration of the RM, some of the issues dealt with by the leadership of the RM through its history, and some of the bylaws that were enacted since the establishment of the RM of Odanah in 1883.
Notes
History/Biographical information provided by Brandon Sun obituary entry, January 19, 2008, electronic correspondence with James Andersen, December 7-9, 2011, and the Manitoba Historical Society website. Description by Tyler Warren (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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