"Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, by The copp, Clark Company, Limited, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight-nine"
"Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, by The Copp, Clark Company, Limited, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight-nine"
Photograph is looking west southwest and shows the Education Building, including the main entrance. Photograph was taken before the construction of the wheelchair ramp (built in the mid 1980s).
Some of the photographs have discolored lines through them.
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant.
Custodial History
Photographs were taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Seventy seven photographs of the construction of the Education Building.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Photograph shows the laying of the cornerstone for the Education Building. L to R: Dr. John E. Robbins (Brandon College/University President) and Hon. George Johnston (Minister of Education).
