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9th street between pacific avenue and rosser avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8661
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Lawrence Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.39
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking northeast and shows Brandon Realty, ARM Industries Inc. (silk screen printers), Col. Ray Robinson's Auction Services, and the MTS building.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Original
1-2002.3.1JA6
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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David Wilson aboard the HMS Alachasse

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13904
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1940
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.214
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1940
Physical Description
3.5" x 4.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows David Wilson holding a fish on deck of the HMS Alachasse
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: HMS Alachasse 1940, Leading Staker, David Wilson
Name Access
HMS Alachasse
Subject Access
fishing
military personnel
World War II
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #2
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181st Battalion band

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1916]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.274
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1916]
Physical Description
10.75" x 6.75" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction, laser printer
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the 181st Battalion band
Name Access
181st Battalion
Subject Access
World War I
bands
military personnel
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #3 see McG 1.1 file 18
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Parade on 8th Street

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13696
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1906
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.6
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1906
Physical Description
8" x 6" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
Scope and Content
Photograph shows parade floats travelling on 100 block of 8th Street (Brandon). Horse-drawn floats appear to belong to the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Murdock/Murdoch Brothers (furniture dealers), and F.W. Durst (cement contractor). Businesses visible in the background include the Sylvester Brothers Manufacturing Company and McDiarmid and Clarke lumber and fuel yard. Spectators in the foreground are leaning on a wooden fence likely belonging to the Old City Hall.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 315 July 1906. Two photographs (20-2009.7, 20-2009.6) are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Sylvester Brothers Manufacturing Co.
8th Street
McDiarmid & Clarke
Murdoch Brothers
Murdock Brothers
F.W. Durst
Subject Access
parades
Transportation
parade floats
horses
downtown
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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1000 block rosser avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8658
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Lawrence Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.36
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking north northeast and shows the Brandon Public Library, Smith's Tobacco Shop, Smith's Hairstyling for Men, Brandon Jewellers, and the Chrest Block, including Chrest Dry Cleaners.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Original
1-2002.3.1CA25(2)
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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1000 block rosser avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8659
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Lawrence Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.37
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking north northeast from 11th Street and shows the Brandon Public Library, Smith's Tobacco Shop, Smith's Hairstyling for Men, Brandon Jewellers, the Chrest Block, including Chrest Dry Cleaners, Canadian Acceptance, Breslauer & Warren, Scotia Towers and the parking lot on the southside of the block.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Original
1-2002.3.1CA25(1)
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Downtown of Brandon - 10th Street looking north

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11701
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B139a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.25" x 2.25" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of 10th Street looking north from Princess Avenue.
Name Access
CKX Television
Brandon, Manitoba
Subject Access
cityscapes
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
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Corner of 10th street and Rosser avenue

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Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Accession Number
6-1999
Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Creator
Davidson & Gowen
Description Level
Item
Item Number
6-1999.24
Accession Number
6-1999
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Physical Description
9.25" x 7" (b/w)
Custodial History
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows the the corner of 10th Street and Rosser Avenue, looking northwest. Visible businesses include: the Canadian Bank of Commerce; The Sun; Canadian Pacific; Brandon Brick Co.; T. Bronson; Fraser and Co.; and the John E. Smith Block.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
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Red banner day (Rosser Avenue)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13362
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R93
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a street in Brandon.
Name Access
CKX
Bank of Montreal
Tip Top Tailors
Ricki's Ladies' Ready to Wear Store
Binkley Motors
Dayton's
Clement Block
Brandon Musical Supply
Subject Access
building exteriors
businesses
signs and signboards
retail trade
winter
clothing stores
automobile dealerships
cars
persons
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
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Rosser Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, south side, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8421
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1960s
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: R.M. Coleman
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.43
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1960s
Physical Description
8" x 5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
History / Biographical
The Royal Bank moved to this location on 26 October 1929. An existing building was renovated to accomodate the bank. On 28 May 1976 fire destroyed the buildings from the lane west to the Royal Bank.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the south side of Rosser Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, west of the Eaton's building. Visible shops include: Vogue [Ladies Wear], Smith's Drugs, Sobie's Tailored Undergarnments, Household Finance Loans, and The Royal Bank of Canada.
Name Access
Vogue Ladies Wear
Smith's Drugs
Sobie's
Household Finance Loans
Royal Bank of Canada
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
winter
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Rosser avenue west from 7th street

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions6429
Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Accession Number
6-1999
Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Creator
Davidson & Gowen
Description Level
Item
Item Number
6-1999.4
Accession Number
6-1999
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Physical Description
9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)
Custodial History
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of Rosser Avenue from 7th Street looking west. Visible businesses include: ? and Ball; Vincent & MacPherson; W.N. Finlay; Christie's; J. Burchill; the Empire Hotel; and Fleming's Drug Store. A number of people and vehicles are visible on both sides of the street.
Notes
A digital scan of the photograph is available on a CD located in the Archives' office.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
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Rosser avenue east from 11th street

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions6447
Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Accession Number
6-1999
Part Of
Alf Fowler collection
Creator
Davidson & Gowen
Description Level
Item
Item Number
6-1999.22
Accession Number
6-1999
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1911
Physical Description
9.25" x 7" (b/w)
Custodial History
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of Rosser Avenue, looking east from 11th Street. Visible in the photo are the Merchant's Bank of Canada, A. Smith, and the Union Bank of Canada. A number of people and vehicles are also visible.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
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Brandon Fire Department at Fire on Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9599
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1915
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Davidson Studio
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1F14
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1915
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon Fire Department responding to a fire on the south side of 700 block Rosser Avenue
Notes
Date from license on fire engine (readable in original print).
Copy: LAS. From the collection of G. Crighton.
Name Access
Brandon Fire Department
Subject Access
fire protection
fire engines
Brandon Fires
Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Store interior, possibly 919 Rosser Avenue.

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1909?]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: J.W. Wilson Co.
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.1
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1909?]
Physical Description
6.25" x 4.5" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting
History / Biographical
The decorative ceiling and border are consistent with another photograph in the McGuinness collection (see 20-2009.78) in which Gordon Irwin is identified. According to Henderson's 1909 Brandon City Directory, Gordon Irwin - a barber - and tobacconist J.S. Rosby shared at storefront at 919 Rosser Avenue. This address is situated on the north side of Rosser Avenue, adjacent to a laneway. It is possible that the back of the shop overlooks the Grand Union Hotel on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 10th Street.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of a store primarily selling pipes and cigars. An ornate tin ceiling and wallpaper border are evident. A barber shop area can be seen in the back of the shop near the exit.
Notes
Writing on the back reads: Harold Tackaberry says may have been Jory's or Waldron's, now part of Knowlton's. The handwriting is Fred McGuinness'.
Name Access
Rosser Avenue
Gordon Irwin
J.S. Rosby
Subject Access
tobacconists
store interiors
cigar dealer
barber shops
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
McG 9 20-2009.78
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Rosser Avenue, north side 900 block

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13799
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1882
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.108
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1882
Physical Description
7.25" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
On matting
Physical Condition
Photograph has pen markings and publishing mark-up notes on front and back of matting
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the north side of the 900-block of Rosser Avenue, facing west from 9th Street. All the shops appear to be woodframed buildings; the sidewalk has yet to be installed and wooden planks have been laid down in front of the shops. Visible storefronts include: (left to right): Leask & Rose, general merchants (at the 11th Street intersect); Fortier & Bucke - Manufacturers' Agents and CPR Express Co.; The New Era - real estate office; Imperial Bank of Canada; Durand & Macdonald Law Office, T.D. McLean - jeweller; Deacon & Hooper - grocers; and J. Barker Vosburgh - Surgeon & Dentist. The building in the foreground has Rosser Avenue and 9th Street street signs affixed above the entrance to the building. A chuckwagon is parked in front of Fortier & Bucke.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Brandon.
Name Access
Rosser Avenue
Leask & Rose
Fortier & Bucke Commision Agents
The New Era
Imperial Bank of Canada
T.D. McLean
W.A. McDonald soliciter
J. Barker Vosburgh
Deacon & Hooper
9th Street
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
store exteriors
street scenes
jewellers
jewelry stores
jewelry stores signs and signboards
grocery stores
general stores
banks
surgeons
dentists
lawyers
grocery trade
hardware stores
wagons
Storage Location
McGuinness oversize storage drawer (1-2015)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1C18
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Fred McGuinness in convertible

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14176
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1955-1965]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.245
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1955-1965]
Physical Description
7" x 5" (colour)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness in a white convertible with red interior overlooking the city of Medicine Hat.
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Medicine Hat
Subject Access
automobiles
cars
cityscapes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 30-personal
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Suffield explosion - waiting

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14154
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.223
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Suffield, Alberta, is situated approximately 40km northwest of Medicine Hat, Alberta. A few "large explosive events" (100 to 500 tons) were conducted at the Defence Research Board's (DRB) Suffield Experimental Station in the 1960s. On 19 January 1961, Medicine Hat citizens felt tremors in the community as a result of five tons of TNT being detonated at the station. The station director attributed this anomaly to freak atmospheric and weather conditions. At the time the DRB was testing the effects of shock waves on military equipment. In July 1964, the Suffield Experimental Station detonated 30,600 blocks of TNT - 500 tons - to test the largest, non-nuclear, non-confined, surface blast. Placed in various sections radiating from ground zero to test the effects of the blast were targets, dummy-men, miscellaneous instruments, mines, model ships, nose cones, repirators, vehicles, subterranean chambers, shelters, tunnels, foxholes, and trenches. Several hundred people were expected to observe the blast, including 80 "official observers" and a VIP party of military and research personnel from Canada, the United States, and Britain. (Sources: "Hellyer Heads VIP List Coming Here for SES Blast," Medicine Hat News, 09 July 1964, 7; Patrick J.Roe, "Blast Area Awaits a Cloudless Day," Medicine Hat News, 16 July 1964, 2; "Suffield Explosion Felt Here," Medicine Hat News, 19 January 1961, 7)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows observors waiting for a detonation at the Suffield Experimental Station. Camera operators can be seen on the right waiting to film the blast.
Name Access
Suffield Experimental Station
Suffield Explosion
Subject Access
military training
military
explosions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 30-personal
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Suffield explosion - detonation

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.224
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Suffield, Alberta, is situated approximately 40km northwest of Medicine Hat, Alberta. A few "large explosive events" (100 to 500 tons) were conducted at the Defence Research Board's (DRB) Suffield Experimental Station in the 1960s. On 19 January 1961, Medicine Hat citizens felt tremors in the community as a result of five tons of TNT being detonated at the station. The station director attributed this anomaly to freak atmospheric and weather conditions. At the time the DRB was testing the effects of shock waves on military equipment. In July 1964, the Suffield Experimental Station detonated 30,600 blocks of TNT - 500 tons - to test the largest, non-nuclear, non-confined, surface blast. Placed in various sections radiating from ground zero to test the effects of the blast were targets, dummy-men, miscellaneous instruments, mines, model ships, nose cones, repirators, vehicles, subterranean chambers, shelters, tunnels, foxholes, and trenches. Several hundred people were expected to observe the blast, including 80 "official observers" and a VIP party of military and research personnel from Canada, the United States, and Britain. (Sources: "Hellyer Heads VIP List Coming Here for SES Blast," Medicine Hat News, 09 July 1964, 7; Patrick J.Roe, "Blast Area Awaits a Cloudless Day," Medicine Hat News, 16 July 1964, 2; "Suffield Explosion Felt Here," Medicine Hat News, 19 January 1961, 7)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a detonation at the Suffield Experimental Station.
Name Access
Suffield Experimental Station
Suffield Explosion
Subject Access
military training
military
explosions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 30-personal
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Suffield explosion - pre-detonation

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14156
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.225
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Suffield, Alberta, is situated approximately 40km northwest of Medicine Hat, Alberta. A few "large explosive events" (100 to 500 tons) were conducted at the Defence Research Board's (DRB) Suffield Experimental Station in the 1960s. On 19 January 1961, Medicine Hat citizens felt tremors in the community as a result of five tons of TNT being detonated at the station. The station director attributed this anomaly to freak atmospheric and weather conditions. At the time the DRB was testing the effects of shock waves on military equipment. In July 1964, the Suffield Experimental Station detonated 30,600 blocks of TNT - 500 tons - to test the largest, non-nuclear, non-confined, surface blast. Placed in various sections radiating from ground zero to test the effects of the blast were targets, dummy-men, miscellaneous instruments, mines, model ships, nose cones, repirators, vehicles, subterranean chambers, shelters, tunnels, foxholes, and trenches. Several hundred people were expected to observe the blast, including 80 "official observers" and a VIP party of military and research personnel from Canada, the United States, and Britain. (Sources: "Hellyer Heads VIP List Coming Here for SES Blast," Medicine Hat News, 09 July 1964, 7; Patrick J.Roe, "Blast Area Awaits a Cloudless Day," Medicine Hat News, 16 July 1964, 2; "Suffield Explosion Felt Here," Medicine Hat News, 19 January 1961, 7)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows blast targets/dummies pre-detonation at the Suffield Experimental Station.
Name Access
Suffield Experimental Station
Suffield Explosion
Subject Access
military training
military
explosions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 30-personal
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Suffield explosion - pre-detonation

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14157
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.226
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1961-1964]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Suffield, Alberta, is situated approximately 40km northwest of Medicine Hat, Alberta. A few "large explosive events" (100 to 500 tons) were conducted at the Defence Research Board's (DRB) Suffield Experimental Station in the 1960s. On 19 January 1961, Medicine Hat citizens felt tremors in the community as a result of five tons of TNT being detonated at the station. The station director attributed this anomaly to freak atmospheric and weather conditions. At the time the DRB was testing the effects of shock waves on military equipment. In July 1964, the Suffield Experimental Station detonated 30,600 blocks of TNT - 500 tons - to test the largest, non-nuclear, non-confined, surface blast. Placed in various sections radiating from ground zero to test the effects of the blast were targets, dummy-men, miscellaneous instruments, mines, model ships, nose cones, repirators, vehicles, subterranean chambers, shelters, tunnels, foxholes, and trenches. Several hundred people were expected to observe the blast, including 80 "official observers" and a VIP party of military and research personnel from Canada, the United States, and Britain. (Sources: "Hellyer Heads VIP List Coming Here for SES Blast," Medicine Hat News, 09 July 1964, 7; Patrick J.Roe, "Blast Area Awaits a Cloudless Day," Medicine Hat News, 16 July 1964, 2; "Suffield Explosion Felt Here," Medicine Hat News, 19 January 1961, 7)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows blast targets/dummies post-detonation at the Suffield Experimental Station.
Name Access
Suffield Experimental Station
Suffield Explosion
Subject Access
military training
military
explosions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 30-personal
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