Photograph shows a sketch of the Hughes Building by architect W.H. Shillinglaw. The building, which was erected on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, had the potential to be four storeys high.
The spade was presented to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the cornerstone laying of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, Brandon University, July 12, 1970. The spade itself is 16 cm long, with a 14 cm black handle. Birks Stirling is stamped on the back.
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other. The spade tarnishes (polished October 2006).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
Reading room display case
Postcard is bent, inked stained, and has emulsion artifacts
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a wood-framed bungalow with ornamental woodwork on the porch and roof. The home has a wooden picket fence. A woman and child are seated on one side of the ballustrade and a woman in an overcoat and hat is seated on either side of the ballustrade. Neighbouring homes are also visible.
Item is a pen and ink drawing of the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall by Brandon artist Doug Brolund to be used by the University in its "Building for Strength" campaign. A card attached to the print said: "Building from Strength compliments of John R. Mallea and L.D. Whitehead."
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
Photograph was found by Al Mitchell, a City of Brandon employee.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a family residence in the city. Four adults (three men and one woman) and three male children are standing at the property's fence or on the wooden sidewalk.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.