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Clifford Clarke interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 11, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH169.Cla
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 11, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:28:00]
History / Biographical
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
Related Material
OH167 Clifford Clarke
OH151 Clifford Clarke
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Clifford Clarke interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14545
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 11, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH151.Cla
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 11, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:00:00]
History / Biographical
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
Related Material
OH167 Clifford Clarke
OH169 Clifford Clarke
Audio Tracks
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McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9085
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD6(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
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
McDiarmid & Clarke parade float
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put a negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negative AD6(1) and the print AD6(1a).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float
Subject Access
public ceremonies
parades
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD6(1a)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Physical Description
3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Material Details
Photograph
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
McDiarmid & Clarke parade float
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put a negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negative AD6(1) and the print AD6(1a).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float
Subject Access
public ceremonies
parades
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AB2
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Brandon’s City Solicitor 1880’s; Elected MLA for Brandon 1888; Became Man. Attorney Gen. 1891; Federal MP for Brandon 1896; Appointed Queen’s Council 1895; Appointed Minister of the Interior 1897; Owner of the Winnipeg Free Press; noted and prizewinning horseman.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Sir Clifford Sifton K.C.M.G. (Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George)
Name Access
Clifford Sifton
Subject Access
government
politics
Brandon elected politicians
political figures
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[195-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1M30(29)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[195-?]
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
Roy Clark, President of Winter Fair 1950 - 1952.
Notes
Mr. Stuckey originally placed 32 negatives in one envelope labeled “M – Presidents of Fair Boards 1882 – 1972”; We have separated and renumbered these negatives as M30(1) to M30(32) inclusively; Records of the Provincial Exhibition Association are held in the S.J. McKee Archives (RG2) including photos of board members.
Name Access
Roy Clark
Presidents of Fair Boards
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Provincial Exhibitions
officials
Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Clark Smith Studio

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 1964
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA9
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 1964
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Located at 133 10th Street, the Clark Smith Studio was taken over from Clark J. Smith by L.A. Stuckey on January 1, 1958.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Clark Smith Studio.
Name Access
Clark Smith Studio
Strand Theatre
Subject Access
businesses
photography studios
cinemas
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in same envelope, numbered EA9 and EA9a. We have separated them.]
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Clark Smith Studio

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 1964
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA9a
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 1964
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Clark Smith Studio
Strand Theatre
Notes
Located at 133 Tenth Street
View of construction housing while rebuilding front of studio in summer of 1964.
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in same envelope, numbered EA9 and EA9a. We have separated them.]
Name Access
Clark Smith Studio
Strand Theatre
Subject Access
businesses
photography studios
cinemas
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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McDiarmid & Clark Fire

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9626
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[191-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Wm. Craig
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1FA12(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[191-?]
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
The morning after the McDiarmid & Clark fire
Notes
McDiarmid & Clark was a branch of the Assiniboine Lumber Company (MHS).
This sash and door (lumber) plant was located on the south side of the 600 block Princess Avenue
The office building would be partially restored, and serve as a police station for many years after.
[Two images of the McDiarmid & Clark fire are contained on one negative. We have individually numbered the images FA12(1) and FA12(2).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clark Fire
Subject Access
fires
Brandon Fires
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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McDiarmid & Clark Fire

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9627
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[191-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Wm. Craig
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1FA12(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[191-?]
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
The morning after the McDiarmid & Clark fire
Notes
McDiarmid & Clark was a branch of the Assiniboine Lumber Company (MHS).
This sash and door (lumber) plant was located on the south side of the 600 block Princess Avenue
The office building would be partially restored, and serve as a police station for many years after.
[Two images of the McDiarmid & Clark fire are contained on one negative. We have individually numbered the images FA12(1) and FA12(2).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clark Fire
Subject Access
fires
Brandon Fires
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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McDiarmid & Clark - Advertisement

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9711
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1HB4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
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
McDiarmid & Clark - Advertisement
Notes
From the Dominion Fair prize list.
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clark
Subject Access
advertising
construction supplies
lumber
Brandon Early Business Advertisements
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Clark J. Smith studio

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8681
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1920
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.61
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1920
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Clark J. Smith Studio was located at 135 10th Street. It opened c. 1913 and was sold to Lawrence Stuckey in 1958. Clark Jaques Smith was born in November 1879 in Consecon, Ontario to John Allen Smith, a photographer, and his wife Eliza. Clark Smith came west in 1908. With his wife Margaret had two or three daughters (Jean Day, Thelma Courice and Marie? Smith?). Smith was a former member of the Kiwanis Club, a past president of the Western Canada Photographers Association and was a life long member of that association. He died in Brandon, Manitoba on January 9, 1968.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of the reception area of Clark J. Smith photography studio.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the 1911 Canadian census, Smith's cemetary record and his obituary (Brandon Sun January 11, 1968).
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Brandon college building and clark hall

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1966
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Lawrence Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.29
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1966
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking northwest from 18th Street and shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Original
1-2002.3.1DA8(16)
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Brandon College - Original Building & Clark Hall

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9315
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DA5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Clark Hall, on right of original building with connecting corridors, opened 1906.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon College
Name Access
Brandon College
Subject Access
schools
religious schools
colleges
Brandon Schools
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Brandon College - Original Building & Clark Hall

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9316
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DA6(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon College
Notes
from old postcard.
[Mr. Stuckey put the negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DA6(1) and DA6(1a)]
Name Access
Brandon College
Subject Access
schools
religious schools
colleges
Brandon Schools
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Brandon College - Original Building & Clark Hall

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9317
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DA6(1a)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Material Details
Photograph
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon College
Notes
from old postcard.
[Mr. Stuckey put the negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DA6(1) and DA6(1a)]
Name Access
Brandon College
Subject Access
schools
religious schools
colleges
Brandon Schools
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Mildred Orriss interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14697
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 5, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH077.Orr
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 5, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:25:00]
History / Biographical
Mildred Orriss (nee Nixon) was born on February 27, 1899 in Boissevain, MB. From 1918-1923, she was a store clerk, before training as a Registered Nurse. From 1926-1930, she nursed in Winnipeg and California. Mildred married William Cecil Orriss (1898-1979) in October 1930 and together they had one daughter, Mary Jean. Cecil farmed in the district until retiring in 1959, and he and Mildred moved to Boissevain, where Mildred returned to teaching. She retired in 1970. Mildred was active in the United Church, the Boissevain Women's Institute, the Agricultural Society and many other community activities. Mildred Orriss died sometime after May 1981. She is likely buried at Boissevain and Morton 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 Mildred Orriss about nursing. Interviewer is Phyllis Hallett.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Boissevain-Morton local history "Beckoning Hills Revisited" and Cecil Orriss' obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Molly Vance interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 2, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH111.Van
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 2, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:45:00]
History / Biographical
Edna Mary "Molly" Vance (nee Bell) was born on May 18, 1912 in Prince Albert, SK. After high school, Molly attended business college in Price Albert and teacher training in Saskatoon. She then Attended Brandon College from 1933-1935, with a one year absence to teach in Dry Gully, SK. In 1935, Molly moved to Kenton, MB, where she taught until her marriage to Garnet Vance (1912-1952) on December 31, 1938 in Brandon, MB. Molly stopped teaching to raise their sons, Alfred and Raymond, but returned to the classroom following her husband's death in 1952. She taught in Kenton until 1970 and then Hamiota until 1974, before retiring. In her free time Molly enjoyed travelling and art. Molly Vance died on September 18, 2001 in Hamiota, MB. She is buried at Greenwood 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 Molly Vance about teaching in country schools. Interviewer is Shirley Hunt.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Vance's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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Muriel Outhwaite interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14700
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 24, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH124.Out
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 24, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Muriel Isobel Outhwaite (nee Thompson) was born on August 1, 1916 in Brandon, MB, the eldest daughter of Norman Wallace Thompson and Evelyn Elizabeth Pentland. She grew up on the family farm at Justice and attended school there. Following graduation from Brandon Normal School, Muriel taught at Bunclody, Scarth, Norman, Glant and Forrest over 26 years. Muriel married Vauden Robert "Jack" Outhwaite (1904-1970) in July 1939, and together they raised four children: John Duane, Dianne, Bonnie and Lynne. Muriel was a lifetime member of the Justice United Church and its organizations, led 4-H, was a member of the Justice Community Club and the Justice Curling Club. She also enjoyed travelling. Muriel Outhwaite died on March 8, 2000 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Sparling 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 Muriel Outhwaite about pioneer history and school teaching, 1934-1981. Interviewer is Blair Loree.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Outhwaite's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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Myrtle Johnson interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 10, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH262.Joh
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 10, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Myrtle Bell Johnston (nee Smeltz) was born January 23, 1906 on the home farm near Cromer, MB. She attended Elm Valley school and then Virden Collegiate. From 1921-1923, she helped her father on the farm before attending Brandon Normal School. Following graduation, she taught in at Rugby, near Forrest, Ravine, near Lenore, Johnstone near Oak Lake and at Oak Lake for 13.5 years. In 1938, Myrtle married Henry Alexander Johnston (1906?-1986) and together they had one son, Wayne. The couple farmed in the St. David's district. Myrtle returned to teaching in 1959, at Sioux Valley and then Oak Lake. She retired in 1971. The Johnston's retired to Virden in 1972. Myrtle received the Province of Manitoba Good Citizen Award for "exemplifying a way of life that helps make Manitoba a better place in which to live." She had many hobbies, including gardening, travel, lawn bowling, piano, bridge, curling, and enteratining. She was also active in church and community choirs. Myrtle Johnston died on January 7, 2001 in Virden, MB. She is buried at the Johnston family 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 Myrtle Johnson about education in the Virden area. Interviewer is Ola Duncan.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Virden local history "Hometown Virden" and Johnston's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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