View is southwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Buildings and a number of cars parked in front of it. An H-Hut and McMaster Hall are visible in the background.
View is northwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the south side of the Brandon College Building, including scaffolding. J.R.C. Evans Lecture Theatre in the background.
The podium in the photograph is used during convocation.
Custodial History
Donated by D. Sumner.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of the Brandon College Chapel, including the podium donated to Brandon College by McMaster University in 1900 and a portrait of Dr. A.P. McDiarmid.
According to the Manitoba Historical Society, the Volunteer Monument was unveiled at Winnipeg's Old City Hall on September 28, 1886. The monument commemorated the soldiers of 90th Winnipeg Rifles (also known as the "Little Black Devils") who were killed during the 1885 North West Rebellion. In 1968, the monument was moved to the east side of Main Street, between the Centennial Concert Hall and the Manitoba Museum.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a parade marching south along Main Street in front of the Volunteer Monument on Winnipeg's Old City Hall grounds (1886-1962). The parade was in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee that was held June 22, 1899. Businesses visible on the west (left) side of Main Street include: the Great Northern Railway Line, Gurney Stove & Range Co., Sherman House, The Arlington Hotel, Hurtley & Co., Central Drug Hall, Inman Optical Co. On the east side of Main Street, the Conferation Life Block is draped with bunting and a large ensign flag is flying from its tower. Specators line the streets and can be seen on roof tops and leaning from windows.
Notes
The front of the photograph reads: Jublee [sic.] Procession June 22/99 Winnipeg
Photograph shows the Mental Hospital parade float pulled by two clydesdale horses. The parade is in honour of the diamond anniversary of Canada's Confederation. The side of the float is decorated with Canada's coat of arms and the words "Sixty Years." In the centre of the float is a three-tiered birthday cake with a Union Jack affixed to its top. Four women are draped in toga-like gowns and each are holding provincial (small) coat of arms for New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Two men can be seen wearing top hats and coats.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Mental Hospital foat in 1927.
Photograph shows the Timothy Eaton Company's parade float pulled by two clydesdale horses. The parade is in honour of the diamond anniversary of Canada's Confederation. The side of the float reads: Canada's Power in the Affairs of the World. A large globe is strapped to the back of the float and the provincial coat of arms for Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and the Dominion of Canada line the side. The Canadian Red Ensign is mounted at the front of the float.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: T. Eaton Co. float, 1927, 60th Anniversary of, Confederation.
Photograph has minor water damage on the bottom left that has resulted in a slight bubbling.
Scope and Content
Item consists of portriats of the members of the Brandon College Academic 3 class, as well as photographs of H.P. Whidden (Brandon College President), Jennie Turnbull (Honorary President) and J.E. Howes (Principal).
Top Row (L to R): M. Rose; H. Henn; J. Carns; Russel Maxwell; B. Pollock; G. Berquist; and O. Peddicord.
Second Row (L to R): F. Westcott; H. Adolph; D. Bourke; J. Bocskay; M. Gronberg; and V. Philip.
Third Row (L to R): F. Friend; Miss J.M. Turnbull (Hon. President); Dr. Whidden (President); J.E. Howes (Principal); and E. Harkness.
Fourth Row (L to R): J. Kippen; A. Gronberg; G. Magnuson; William Philip; L. Smith; M. Holman; and S. Ledingham.
Fifth Row (L to R): C. Hembling; M. Young; M. Hall; and R. McLean.
Sixth Row (L to R): A. MacPherson; C. Lindbow; E. Rand; V. Robinson; C. McNeil; and W. Cranston.
Bottom Row (L to R): C.H. Henderson; R. Whidden; J. Robertson; and F. Adolph.
Item consists of portraits of the members of the Brandon College Business Department 1921.
Top Row (L to R): E. Bowering; W.A. Brandon; F. Field; G. Crowhurst; M. Erickson; P.J. Green; and L. Laing.
Second Row (L to R): H.V. Jones; M. Peddicord; D. Gray; and H. Reynolds.
Third Row (L to R): E. Campbell; F. Sainsbury; O. Larson; J. McFarlane; M. McCombe; and E. Larson.
Fouth Row (L to R): P. Houston; D. Magnusson; G. Boyd; and I. Copeland.
Fifth Row (L to R): M. Overend; E. Clarke; A. McFarlane; Mr. B. J. Morse (Instructor); Miss J. Taylor (Instructor); D.C. Bricker; A. Bly; and E. Evenden.
Bottom Row (L to R): M. MacKay; H.J. Moffat; N. Prince; R.A. Harris; E. King; P. Hockis; H. Hindorff; and L. McLean
Item consists of portraits of the members of Brandon College Academy III class of 1925.
Top Row (L to R): A. Thomson; D. Hill; R. Wicklund; E. Allen; and S. Mitchell.
Second Row (L to R): Professor Jones (Honorary President); V. Lissaman; Dr. MacNeill (Dean); R. Kingshott; and Professor Dennison (Principal).
Third Row (L to R): M. Shewan and C. Gammon.
Fourth Row (L to R): J. Young; C.J. Smith (Class Pres.); H. Lewis (Sect. Treas); H. Booth (Vice Pres.); and B. Manthorne.
Bottom Row (L to R): G. Shaw; J. Leslie; F. McKenzie; M. Miller; and H. Clendenning.
There are a few small tears around the edges of the photograph and one ink stain in the bottom right corner.
Scope and Content
Items consists of portraits fo the members of Brandon College's Academic III class in 1926 and their motto "Ad Astra Per Aspera"
Top Row (L to R): W.C. Clark; R.O. Shuttleworth; R. W. Rederburg; M. Sopp; M.F. Windrim; F. Stade; K.J. Higgins; and J. Winstock.
Second Row (L to R): M. Bromley; A.D. Stade; Miss I. Osborne (Hon. Pres.); L. Leigh; and M. McCowan.
Third Row (L to R): J. G. Marshall; E. Powell; G. Gooden; Mr. E. D. Renaud (Ac’ Principal); Dr. H.P. Whidden (Principal); A. Turnbull; E.E. King; and M. Pollock.
Fourth Row (L to R): J. McLellan; J.A. Strahl; D.H. Stromgren; and M. Mischfeter.
Fifth Row (L to R): E. Barr; R.D. Matthews; K. McNaught; C.E. Erickson; B. Archer; and T.W. Willey.
Bottom Row (L to R): L. King; C.A. Bearisto; W. Phelp; E. Calverly; F.E. Adolph; J.E. Hembling; E. Hinsley; and W.M. McLellan.
There is a fold down the middle of the photograph.
Scope and Content
Item consists of portraits of members of the Brandon College Matriculation Class of 1911 and their motto “Via Discipuli Difficilis Est”.
Top Row (L to R): J.D. Brown; C.G. Stone; G. Dexter; and H. Wilson.
Second Row (L to R): M.E. McGregor; J.H. Allen; O. DeMille; and V.Long.
Third Row (L to R): A. Pinder; W.A. Branton; D.L. Durkin, B.A.; Dr. R. H. Mode, M.A.; Alice Masse, B.A.; Dr. H.C. McNeill; Professor G.H. Ruttan; A. Cooper; and H. Higgins.
Fourth Row (L to R): E.G. Cambridge; W.H. Smith; V.L. Dunning; and I. Wright.
Fifth Row (L to R): W. Oliver; R.A. Phillips; E.M. Irwin; R. Wood (Vice Pres.); K.L. Longsworth (Sec.Treas.); R.J. Lang (President); B. Wright; W.Y. Roddick; and J.L. Williams.
Bottom Row (L to R): A.H. Erlandson; G.E. Moffatt; O. Larson; W.G. Maycock; O. Nordine; and I.M. Hodges.