Skip header and navigation

Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
4
Item Number
4.182
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
Physical Description
5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joe McDonald(?) playing table tennis.
Name Access
Joe McDonald
Subject Access
table tennis
ping pong
Images
Show Less
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.48
Item Number
6.8.48
Date Range
N/D
Physical Description
b/w, 5" x 8"
Scope and Content
Bird skeleton – Brandon University Zoology Department
Show Less

Presentation of Bird

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions1894
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1966
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
7
File Number
7.9.1
Item Number
7.9.1
Date Range
c. 1966
Physical Description
b/w, 6" x 10"
Scope and Content
Basement of McKenzie Bldg. Special events: Presentation of Bird. L-R: Mr. W. Peter, Maria Szuboug (?), E. McFadden, Mrs. T. Gonzales, Mrs. A. Miller, J.E. Robbins, B. Thordair (?), C.W. Lightbody
Show Less

Plane trigonometry and tables

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1280
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1903
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Wentworth, G. A. (George Albert), 1835-1906
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-25-667
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-25-667
Responsibility
by G. A. Wentworth
Start Date
1903
Date Range
1903
Publication
Boston : Ginn & Company
Physical Description
vi, 141, 21, xx, 75 p. : ill., diagr. ; 24 cm
Notes
With answers
Tables have special t.-p.: Five-place logarithmic and trigonometric tables, arranged by G. A. Wentworth and G. A. Hill
Subject Access
Plane trigonometry
Storage Location
Box 25 - Trigonometry
Storage Range
Box 25 - Trigonometry
Show Less

Robbins Library, Reference Tables

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions61
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1994
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.1.47
Item Number
1.1.47
Date Range
c. 1994
Physical Description
colour, 4" x 6"
Scope and Content
Robbins Library – first floor. Features shelves of books and reference tables
Subject Access
Robbins Library
Show Less
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 19, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.24
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 19, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows Brandon University's completed coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast. The Towers apartment building is visible in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old-timer's hockey

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions1276
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[after 1970]
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
4
Item Number
4.244
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[after 1970]
Physical Description
4" x 5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph of players on the bench during an old-timer's hockey game.
Subject Access
Hockey
Images
Show Less

Old Science Centre

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions1713
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1960s
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.4
Item Number
6.8.4
Date Range
c. 1960s
Physical Description
b/w, 5" x 7"
Scope and Content
old science centre. faculty activity (science). Prof. Wesley Wong
Show Less

Old Science Centre

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions1724
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1960-65
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.15
Item Number
6.8.15
Date Range
c. 1960-65
Physical Description
b/w, 3.25" x 4.5"
Scope and Content
old science centre, h hut(?) faculty activity (science). L to R-standing-Dave Bergman, ?, Jim Dowsett, ?, ?, Bob Ireland, Dale McFadden sitting-?, ?
Show Less
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1970s
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.8
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1970s
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the old Brandon University Steam Plant (initially coal fired) used up until the early 1990’s. Photograph is looking northwest.
Images
Show Less
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1964
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Biehl, Frederick Charles, 1908
McIntosh, John Ranton, 1910
Lewis, C. E
Mercer, Barbara R
Description Level
Item
Item Number
LT 1135.C3B54
Archives 11-999-9-250
Item Number Range
LT 1135.C3B54
Archives 11-999-9-250
Standard number
System Control Number 87108628
Responsibility
F. C. Biehl ; general editor, J. R. McIntosh ; associate editors, F. L. Barrett, E. C. Lewis, Barbara R. Sibbald
Start Date
1964
Date Range
1964
Publication
Vancouver : Copp Clark Pub. Co
Physical Description
v. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. + 1 teacher's manual and 4 workbooks
Notes
Teacher's manual and workbook author : Barbara R. Mercer
Subject Access
Readers (Primary)
Readers 1950
Storage Location
Box 9 - Stories (Archives copy)
Storage Range
Box 9 - Stories (Archives copy)
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14340
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.10
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast. There is what appears to be a warehouse and a silo in the background. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14341
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.11
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east. The west exterior wall and part of the chimeny of the steam plant is visible. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14342
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.12
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking southeast. The upper floor of The Towers apartment complex on Rosser Avenue is visible in the background, as is the roof of another building. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14343
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.13
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14344
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.14
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. The tank is almost entirely subjerged in the ground.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14345
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.15
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the construction of the walls at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east/southeast and shows the construction of the north wall. There are some silos and train cars in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14346
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.16
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the construction of the walls at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east/northeast and shows the construction of the north wall. There are some silos and train cars in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14347
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 16, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.17
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 16, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the construction of Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking southeast and shows the construction of the the roof and the west wall. The top two floors of The Towers apartment building on Rosser Avenue is visible in the background. Workers, machines and construction materials are visible in the foreground.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14348
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.18
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was 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
Photograph shows the construction of Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking southeast and shows the construction of the the roof and the west wall. The top two floors of The Towers apartment building on Rosser Avenue is visible in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
Images
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.