Clarence "Bus" Lennon was born at home on the farm on August 30, 1903. He spent his entire life farming in the Reston, MB area. He never married. Clarence Lennon died on December 6, 1991 in Reston, MB. He is buried at Reston 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 Clarence Lennon about his family history and hard times in the early days on a farm. The interviewer is Irene Lazenby.
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History/bio information from the records and Lennon's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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English
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Clarence Westover McLean was born in 1907 at Shoal Lake, MB. After attending school in Shoal Lake, Clarence entered his father's implement and dealership business. He continued in the business after his father's death until his own retirement in 1979. Clarence married Moira Best (1916?-2006) in 1942. They had no children. Clarence was a sports enthusiast, particularly hockey, curling and golf. He was a long time member of Wasagaming Golf Club and Lakeside Golf Club, serving over ten years as president of the latter. Clarence also served on the Village Council, belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, was active in the planning of and fundraising for the local arena, and worked on the committee that organized Shoal Lake water works. A member of the Masonic Lodge for over 40 years, Clarence was also a charter member of Royal York Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Clarence McLean died on December 28, 1981 in Shoal Lake, MB. He is buried at Shoal Lake 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 Clarence McLean about his father's life and his life as an auto, implement and livestock dealer. The interviewer is Cliff Findlay.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and McLean's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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English
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Clifford McDonald Clarke was born on March 23, 1914 on section 8/12/29, near Elkhorn, MB. He married Margaret Eleanor Hayward (1918-2003) in 1937, and together they had four children: Larry, Donald, Rose Marie and Kaylynn. Cliffe was a farmer for many years (1937-1952) in the Mossgiel area. While in the Mossgiel district, Cliff served on the school board, was active in baseball and hockey, and was a member of the L.O.L. lodge. Cliff moved to Elkhorn in 1951, and in 1968 became the curator for the Elkhorn Automobile Museum. Prior to assuming the role of curator, Cliff was involved with the museum board, working with the first curator, Isaac Clarkson. While living in Elkhorn, Cliff served on the town counil and was chairman of the Elkhorn Centennial Committee in 1970. Clifford McDonald Clarke died on August 17, 1989 in Virden, MB. He is buried at Elkhorn 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 Cliff Clarke about the Elkhorn Automobile Museum and general topics of Elkhorn, MB. The interviewer is Elmer Armstrong.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and the Elkhorn local history "Steel and Grass Roots" and Clarke's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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OH167 Clifford Clarke
OH151 Clifford Clarke
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Clifford McDonald Clarke was born on March 23, 1914 on section 8/12/29, near Elkhorn, MB. He married Margaret Eleanor Hayward (1918-2003) in 1937, and together they had four children: Larry, Donald, Rose Marie and Kaylynn. Cliffe was a farmer for many years (1937-1952) in the Mossgiel area. While in the Mossgiel district, Cliff served on the school board, was active in baseball and hockey, and was a member of the L.O.L. lodge. Cliff moved to Elkhorn in 1951, and in 1968 became the curator for the Elkhorn Automobile Museum. Prior to assuming the role of curator, Cliff was involved with the museum board, working with the first curator, Isaac Clarkson. While living in Elkhorn, Cliff served on the town counil and was chairman of the Elkhorn Centennial Committee in 1970. Clifford McDonald Clarke died on August 17, 1989 in Virden, MB. He is buried at Elkhorn 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 Cliff Clarke about his heritage, homstead life and the Elkhorn Automobile Museum. The interviewer is Elmer Armstrong.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and the Elkhorn local history "Steel and Grass Roots" and Clarke's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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OH167 Clifford Clarke
OH169 Clifford Clarke
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Crawford Rose was born on August 6, 1898 in the Rural Municipality of Odanah. A family physician, Crawford had medical practices at Radisson, SK, Coleman, AB and finally Aurora, ON. He retired in 1968. Crawford married Julia Anna Pommer (1902-1977) on September 4, 1926. Together they had two children: Clayton and Mary Elizabeth. In the 1940s and 1950s, Crawford served as Councillor and Mayor of Aurora. There is a Crawford Rose Drive in the city of Aurora. Crawford Rose died in 1990 in Aurora, ON. He is buried at Aurora 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 Dr. Crawford Rose about the Rose family history and their contributions to the Hazlewood district. The interviewer is Gladys Sharpe.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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William David Willey was born on August 30, 1906 in Hattiesburg, Mississipi. He spent five years in Ontario during World War I, but otherwise lived in Maryland until immigrating to Canada in 1922. For three years he worked for the Canadian National Railway (CNR), before joining the staff at the Brandon Mental Health Centre (BMHC) in 1926. He retired from the BMHC in 1971. Dave married Jeannie Agnes Mayben (1909-1990) in 1959. They had no children. Dave Willey died in 1993 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 Dave Willey about the sport of wrestling and its history in the Brandon area. The interviewer is John Miller.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and Jeannie Willey's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Donald Fleming Parrott was born on September 12, 1916 in Winnipeg, MB. In 1936, he moved to Red Lake, ON where he worked as an engineer for Campbell Gold Mine until his retirement. Don served overseas in the Second World War with the PPCLI for five years, from 1940-1945. Don married Mary Bridget Frances Crowley (1912-1998) in 1943, and together they had four children: Daine, John, Constance and Susan. Don had a keen interest in prospecting, history and mining. He was the author of the book "The Red Lake Gold Rush 1926." Donald Parrott died on June 10, 2002 in Thunder Bay, ON. He is buried at Brandon Hills 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 Donald Parrott about the history of the Parrotts, a pioneer family. The interviewer is Marjorie Lange.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and Parrott's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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English
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Dorothy Jean Armstrong (nee Breakey) was born on May 6, 1923 in Pierson, MB. She lived in Pierson until 1934, when her family moved to Vista. She attended school at Culross and Vista. Dorothy married Hugh Armstrong (1922-2004) on November 11, 1944, after working in Winnipeg Municipal Hospital for two years. The couple had three children: Katherine, Foster and Grant. Dorothy and Hugh lived and farmed on 4-19-21 until October 1991, when Hugh's health necessitated a move to Shoal Lake. When she was not occupied with her family or the farm, Dorothy was active in volunteer work through her church, with the Women's Institute and being a Cub leader. She and Hugh also worked to help organize Vista's Homecoming Day in 1984. In her retirement she wrote and published "The History of The Breakey Family," and spent many hours at the Morley House Personal Care Home supporting friends and family members. Dorothy Armstrong died on November 22, 2014 in Shoal Lake, MB. She is buried at Rossburn Municipal 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 Dorothy Armstrong about migrating from Pierson to Vista, MB in 1934 during the Depression. The interviewer is Cliff Findlay.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and Armstrong's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Melvin Earl Murray was born on October 16, 1901 in Neepawa, MB and he lived his entire life in there. Earl left school at the age of 15 to assist an uncle on the farm; he was one of a number of young men who took the place of men who were called to serve in the armed services during the First World War. He worked with his father on his farm until startin a transportation business locally in 1927. In 1932, he obtained a contract with General Motors to sell G.M. products. Subsequently he contracted to sell IHC farm machineray and later added a contract as distributor of Thomas school buses for the Province of Manitoba. Earl married Margaret Mary McIntosh (1902-1994) on November 5, 1924 and together they had one son, Gerald. Earl was active in church and community affairs, service clubs and sporting circles. Among his awards were The Town of Neepawa Honorary Citizen award, The Golden Boy award, The Red Cross Service award, a Chamber of Commerce award, Motor Dealers awards provincially and nationally and Her Majesty The Queen Silver Anniversary award. Earl Murray died on September 4, 1986 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Riverside 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 Earl Murray about automobiles in Neepawa since the early days. The interviewer is Winnie Cheetham.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records, the Neepawa local history "Heritage" and Murray's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Alfred Edwin "Eddy" Arnold was born on December 10, 1898 in Toronto, ON. He moved to the Shoal Lake area of Manitoba with his family in 1900 and completed his schooling in Shoal Lake. A farmer and Clydesdale horse breeder from 1925-1981, Eddy began his career in the heavy horse business in 1918, introducing the "Croydon" line in 1923. He showed his horses at fairs at Brandon, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Guelph, and Ottawa, as well as the Chicago International and the Toronto Royal Winter Fair, the latter for forty years. He was also a respected and sought after judge, and active as a mentor to generations of horse enthusiasts.
A strong supporter of local fairs, he was a long-time director and president of the Shoal Lake Agriculture Society, as well as a director and president of both the Manitoba Clydesdale and the Canadian Clydesdale Associations. He recieved numerous awards and life memberships for his contributions, including: the Centennial Merit Award from the Manitoba Horse Breeders (1970); life membership in the Shoal Lake Agricultural Society (1971); life membership in the Strathclair Agricultural Society (1975); honorary mebmership in both the Manitoba Clydesdale Club and the Clydesdale Horse Association; induction into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame (1984); and the Canadian Commemorative Medal for significant contribution to the community (1992). Eddy never married. Edwin Arnold died on September 23, 2005.
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 Edwin Arnold about Croydon Clydesdales. Interviewer is Cliff Findlay.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records, the Shoal Lake local history "Ripples on the lake," the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame website and Arnold's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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English
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Reverend Edward A. Lykens was Pastor at the Church of Nazarene in Brandon, MB in the early 1980s.
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 Rev. Edward Lykens about the history of the Church of the Nazarene in Brandon, MB. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
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History/bio information taken from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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