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Building fire near rail yard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14127
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.196
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a dark cloud of smoke emerging from a building or warehouse near a train yard.
Subject Access
fires
trains
railways
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
Images
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Building fire near rail yard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14128
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.197
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a dark cloud of smoke emerging from a building or warehouse near a train yard.
Subject Access
fires
trains
railways
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
Images
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Mulgrave, N.S. train station postcard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13938
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1940s
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photograph by: Fad Foto
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.10
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1940s
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the train station at the port of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. Possibly the site where the HMCS Alachasse was docked when Fred McGuinness was a telegraphers in the Canadian Navy.
Notes
Writing on the back of the postcard reads: AZO post card
Name Access
Mulgrave, Nova Scotia
Subject Access
train stations
railways
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Loose photos in funny trunk
Images
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Album - station at Brient

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14217
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.277.A9
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
4" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
mounted in album
Physical Condition
Photo is warped
History / Biographical
Brient was a point along the Algoma Central Railway line that connected the Helen Mine to the Michipicoten Harbour. It is located southwest of Wawa, Ontario.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows several men standing on railway tracks before a wood-framed train station in the winter. A sign attached to the station reads: British American Express Co. The man in the foreground appears to have a mailbag over on his back and several newspapers tucked beneath his arm.
Notes
Writing beneath the photograph in the album reads: station at Brient
Name Access
Brient, Ontario
Subject Access
railways
train stations
Transportation
winter
Storage Location
1-2015 McG 1.4 Box 1 (in stacks, top shelf)
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CPR Station viewbook postcard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13878
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Ottawa
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.188
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the CPR Train Station on Pacific Avenue and 10th Street.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: CPR Station, Brandon, Man.
Name Access
CPR Station
Subject Access
downtown
street scenes
Transportation
train stations
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
store exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 photos
Images
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Clerk William Frederick McGuinness

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14018
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.88
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
2.5" x 4" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is folded and torn
Scope and Content
Photograph shows William Frederick McGuinness (on the right) standing with another man on a platform in front of a train.
Name Access
William Frederick McGuinness
W.F. McGuinness
Subject Access
trains
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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William Frederick McGuinness in railway yard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14021
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Printer: AZO [postcards]
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.91
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
5.5" x 2.25" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
Photograph torn and ink stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of men in suits and hats standing in a railway yard. A passenger train car is in the background. William Frederick McGuinness is standing on the left
Name Access
William Frederick McGuinness
W.F. McGuinness
Subject Access
trains
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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Pacific Express in Kicking Horse Pass

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13870
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1889-1894
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Trueman & Caple, Vancouver
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.180
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1889-1894
Physical Description
3.75" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a possible CPR train stopped on the tracks at the base of a mountain. Train employees and passengers are posing alongside the train.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Train #1033 "Pacific Express" in Kicking Horse Pass near Golden / Trueman & Caple Photo, Vancouver, BC / Wishing You A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Date obtained from Margery Hadley McDougall, "R.H. Trueman, Artist and Documentarian," BC Studies, No. 52, Winter 1981-82, pp.129-141.
Subject Access
trains
Transportation
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #1 File 8
Images
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Panorama of Brandon viewbook postcard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13879
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Ottawa
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.189
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a panorama, bird's-eye-view of downtown Brandon, between Pacific and Rosser Avenues and 7th Street facing east. Photoraph likely taken from the McKenzie Seeds Building. Visible businesses include: Western Canada Flour Mills, Hanbury Hardware Co. Ltd., Cockshutt Plow Co., New Pacific Hotel, Gordon McKay Building, and Arlington Hotel.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Panorama of Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Hanbury Hardware Co. Ltd.
New Pacific Hotel
Cockshutt Plow Co.
Gordon McKay Building
Arlington Hotel
Western Canada Flour Mills
Pacific Avenue
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
downtown
street scenes
Transportation
train stations
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
store exteriors
hotels
hardware stores
Elevators
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 photos
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Committee

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13930
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952-1955
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Boris
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.2
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows large group of individuals posing for the picture in large banquet-type room. Fred McGuinness is seated front row centre.
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
portraits
committees
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From loose photos, funny trunk
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14089
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.159
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir standing before the First Church.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14090
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.160
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir standing before the First Church.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14101
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.171
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee standing in front of an Administration Building.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee committee

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14063
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Mike Kesterton, Sask. Govt. Photo
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.133
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
7" x 5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows E.M. Culliton, Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Chairman, with Fred McGuinness, Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Executive Director
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Copyright Saskatchewan Photographic Services, Please credit: Sask. Govt. Photo by Mike Kesterton
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Frederick George McGuinness
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family pictures
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir candids

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14096
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.166
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
Custodial History
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir candids

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14097
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.167
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
archery
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir candids

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14098
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.168
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
archery
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir candids

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14099
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.169
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee in a tipi displayed in an exhibition.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
tipis
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir candids

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14100
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.170
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1954-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee. In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni. (Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee posing with a possible police officer.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
choirs
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Fred McGuinness, Saskatchewan Jubilee headshot

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14079
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.149
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is marked with pen
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness seated behind a desk in an office. McGuinness is wearing a suit and tie and has his right fist resting on his chin. Behind him on the walls are maps of Saskatchewan. The photograph has mark-up lines on it. A 2.25" x 2.25" negative is available and is stored with the picture.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Fred McGuinness, Golden Jubilee
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Fred McGuinness
Frederick George McGuinness
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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