Pierian Spring was intended to be a literary quarterly publishing poetry, short stories, creative prose and art work. Submissions were accepted from anyone anywhere on any theme and in any style. The name Pierian Spring was originally suggested by Mr. John Moyle, a former English teacher at Harrison High School, Brandon. The Pierian spring in Thrace was the home of the Muses, daughters of Zeus and Titaness Mnemosyne (Memory). The quarterly was published by Brandon University Press.
Scope and Content
Pierian Spring (Winter 1976) Volume One, Number One contains poetry, short stories, creative prose and art work by various contributors.
Item was accessioned in 2007 by the McKee Archives. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
Consists of a Brandon University Winter Carnival button. The button measures 2.5" across, with a white background. In the centre of the button is the Winter Carnival mascot. The mascot is circled by "Brandon University Winter Carnival" in blue lettering. The button has a gold and purple (originally blue?) ribbon attached to it.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows a number of clydesdale horses inside a show ring or pen at the Inter-Provincial Fair in 1912. The view is from inside the ring or pen, looking at the rear of the horses, a fair building and some of the spectators.
Notes
Photograph includes negatives.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
Item is a mini-chapbook entitled "Winter Sunlight, Summer Rain" by Roger Finch. It is series 1, number 2 of the Dollarpoems series. The series was published by Pierian Press at Brandon University.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows a stock parade at the Inter-Provincial Fair held on the Exhibition Grounds (now the Keystone Grounds) in 1912. The stock parade was held at the Grand Stand.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
The spade was presented to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the cornerstone laying of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, Brandon University, July 12, 1970. The spade itself is 16 cm long, with a 14 cm black handle. Birks Stirling is stamped on the back.
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other. The spade tarnishes (polished October 2006).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
Reading room display case
This consists of a series of five blueprints for the proposed new science building: third floor organic chemistry; second floor biology lab; two blueprints of first floor, advanced optics, general physical laboratory; basement.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
This consists of a series of four blueprints for the proposed new science building: third floor organic chemistry; second floor biology lab; first floor, advanced optics, general physical laboratory; basement.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
