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Clifford Clarke interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14544
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

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9086
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

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9545
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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Jean Landreth interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14487
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 10, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH294.Lan
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 10, 1981
Physical Description
2 audio cassettes [01:04:31]
History / Biographical
Jean Pettigrew Landreth was born on May 3, 1890 in Bright, Ontario. Her family moved west to a homestead north of Lauder, MB in 1891. Jean attended school at Grand Bend and Lauder, and in 1912-1913, the Business College in Moose Jaw. She lived on the family farm with her brother George until 1957, when they moved to the village of Lauder. In 1971, Jean moved to Cameron Lodge in Hartney. She never married. Jean was very active in the community as a member of the United Church, the Eastern Star Lodge, the Hartney-Lauder Fair Board, the Border Festival and the committee to establish a Senior Citizen's Home in the community. Jean also loved to travel. Jean Landreth died on November 29, 1992 at Souris, MB. She is buried at Lauder 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 Jean Landreth about her life story. The interviewer is Kay Briggs.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Landreth's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Jean Purdie interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14488
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 14, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH049.Pur
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 14, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:02:34]
History / Biographical
Jean Ann Purdie (nee Esslemont) was born on April 18, 1893 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came to Canada with her family in 1910; they settled in Hamiota, MB briefly, before moving to Neepawa (1911-1914) and Brandon (1914-1918). Jean took her nurses training at Neepawa Hospital, graduating in 1914. She was active as a nurse during the Spanish flu epidemic, and also nursed at the Brandon Mental Hospital, where she met her future husband, Dr. Frank Kidd Purdie (1888-1956), who was the assistant superintendent at the hospital. Jean and Frank were married on July 16, 1918. After their marriage the couple settled in Griswold, MB, where they had two sons, Frank and Jack. Following her husband's death, Jean returned to Brandon in 1956. In her retirement Jean enjoyed travelling, her cabin at Clear Lake, modeling and club activities. Jean Purdie died on May 8, 1991 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Brandon Municipal 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 Jean Purdie about her life, particularly as a rural doctor's wife, 1918-1956. The interviewer is Marjorie Lange.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Purdie's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Mabel Montgomery interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14491
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 19, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH080.Mon
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 19, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:01:55]
History / Biographical
Mabel Ester Montgomery was born on June 28, 1900 in Lanark, Ontario in Drummond County. When she was six years old her family moved to a farm north of Oak Lake, MB. Living first on the NW section of 16-10-23, she moved to the SW section of 16-10-23 in the 1950s. Mabel was the housekeeper at home on the farm her entire life. Mabel never married. Mabel Montgomery died on January 28, 1997 in Virden, MB. She is buried at Oak Lake 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 Mabel Montgomery about life in the rural agricultual community of Oak Lake, MB since 1900. The interviewer is Phillis Cairns.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Montgomery's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Marion Hannah interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14493
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 6, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH037.Han
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 6, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:19:16]
History / Biographical
Marion Catherine Hannah (nee Elliott) was born on August 19, 1904 in Boissevain, MB. She moved to Brandon in 1923, to study nursing at Brandon General Hospital (BGH), graduating in 1926. During the 1930s, Marion served as the first president of the Junior Hospital Aid. During the Second World War she assisted in setting up programs through the YWCA for wives of servicemen and organizing in the serviceman's canteen. In 1942, she opened the first Red Cross blood donor clinic in Brandon and supervised the work for three years. From 1947-1956, Marion was the evening supervisor at Brandon College; she also taught health classes to the first teacher training students (TTC) at Brandon College. Marion joined the Provincial Department in 1958, working in general health programs and later specializing in geriatric programs, where she set up the Brandon Civic Senior Citizens Inc. Drop-in Centre and the Christmas Cheer Bureau. She retired in 1970. Throughout her life Marion served as president of a number of organizations: The Brandon Council of Women; Brandon General Hospital alumni; the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses (District 2); the Brandon Civic Senior Citizens Inc.; and Hobbs Manor Resident's Council. She was a life member of St. John's Ambulance Society, the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses, Brandon Civic Senior Citizens Inc. and the Baptist Women's Organization. In 1967, Marion was chosen Brandon's "Woman of the Year" for her long record of community service. In retirement Marion was heavily involved in the planning and building of Hobbs Manor. She was also a member of First Baptist Church for more than 70 years. Marion married Howard Eldon Hannah (1894-1977) in 1928. The couple had two daughters, Jean and Katherine. Marion Hannah died on November 12, 1997 in Calgary, AB. She is buried at the Brandon Municipal 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 Marion Hannah about the origin of Park Community Centre, 1935-1946. The recording is a copy of an earlier interview conducted in the fall of 1976. The interviewer is Jack Senchuk.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Hannah's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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