Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Jerrett Photo

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.42

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1940

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Red ink stain is on the front right corner of postcard

Scope and Content

Photograph shows 10th Street facing south from Princess Avenue. Visible landmarks and businesses include: Manitoba Power Commission (MPC)'s power sub-station, First Baptist Church, Wheat City Arena, and the grand stand at the Exhibition Grounds. The partial sign visible at the bottom of the photograph on the east side of 10th Street reads Yates and Neale, which refers to a plumbing and heating company that dissolved in 1943 to be replaced by Neale, Stothard and Chapman. Businesses on the west side of 10th Street include: Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bolts Barber Shop, Elviss T.E. Co. Stables.

Notes

Information concerning Yates and Neale courtesy Jack Stothard. Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Brandon, Looking S.W., Jerrett Photo. This photograph shows a rare view of the 200-block of 10th Street.

Name Access

Manitoba Power Company

10th Street

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

T.E. Elviss Co. Stables

First Baptist Church

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

aerial views

building exteriors

residences

churches

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

3-1997.1.38

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bonnie's Bonnet Shop, Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and Western Motors Ltd. The painted advertisement for Doig, Rankin and Robertson is visible on the Alexandra Block. Christmas ornaments are displayed from light standards and include Santa Claus and a Christmas elf.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Bonnie's Bonnet Shop

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

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

3-1997.1.39

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and the garage entrances to Western Motors Ltd. A Santa Claus Christmas ornament is displayed from a light standard.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds

Description Level

Box

Series Number

MPE B.3.12

File Number

12

GMD

textual records

Date Range

1995-1999

Physical Description

13 cm

History / Biographical

See history/bio for sub-series B.3

Custodial History

See custodial history for sub-series B.3

Scope and Content

This box contains minutes generated by local MPE associations, collected by the central office. Records include the following: 127. SD #405 (Alexander, Beresford, Souris) June 27 1996 - July 12 1999 128. SD #404 (Hartney, Elgin/Fairfax) April 19 1996 - July 2 1999 129. SD #403 (Waskada, Deloraine, Goodlands/Medora) Dec 14 1995 - August 17 1999 130. SD #402 (Melita, Pierson) Nov 23 1995 - Oct 12 1999 131. SD #401 (Erikson, Cromer, Sinclair) 132. SD #503 (Elkhorn, Virden, Kirkella, McAuley) Dec 1 1995 - June 28 1999 133. SD #504 (Oakner, Quadra) July 31 1997 - April 14 1999 134. SD #301 (Killarney, Ninga, Dunrea, Boissevain) August 14 1996 - August 9 1999 135. SD and Local Miscellaneous

Notes

Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)

Name Access

Manitoba Pool Elevators

Central Office

Alexander

Beresford

Souris

Hartney

Waskada

Deloraine

Melita

Pierson

Cromer

Sinclair

Reston

Elkhorn

Virden

Kirkella

McAuley

Oakner

Killarney

Ninga

Dunrea

Boissevain

Subject Access

Local Association

Storage Location

RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records

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