Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.78

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1909?]

Physical Description

6" x 4" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph is scratched

History / Biographical

Gordon Irwin (1878 - 1968) was a long-time barber in Brandon, Manitoba. Irwin was born in Allenbank, Ontario. He married Elizabeth Jane Rollings (b. 04 Dec 1880, Napanee, ON; d. 24 Jul 1976, Brandon, MB) in Malton, Ontario, on January 11, 1905, and the couple moved to Brandon shortly thereafter. According to Henderson's Brandon City Directories, Gordon Irwin worked as a barber, for more than 49 years, in various establishments throughout the city. Notable shops include: the Imperial Hotel (1906), the CPR Barbers (1913-1923), Heise's (1929-1935), Kidds (1930-1941), and Robert Fowles (1949-1955). The Irwins celebrated their diamond anniversary in 1965, which was photographed and profiled in the Brandon Sun (14 Jan 1965, 8). According to his Brandon Sun obituary (19 April 1968, 12), Gordon Irwin passed away in Brandon on April 17, 1968, and was interned in the Rosewood Cemetery. The decorative ceiling and border are consistent with another photograph of a tobacconist's shop in the McGuinness collection (see 20-2009.1). According to Henderson's 1909 Brandon City Directory, Gordon Irwin - a barber - and tobacconist J.S. Rosby shared at storefront at 919 Rosser Avenue. This address is situated on the north side of Rosser Avenue, adjacent to a laneway. It is possible that the back of the shop overlooks the Grand Union Hotel on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 10th Street.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the interior of a barber shop. Three barbers are posing by their chairs and two customers are receiving a shave. The barber in the centre has been identified as Gordon Irwin. A display for Rudolf's Patent Pipes is in the foreground. An ornate tin ceiling and elaborate border are visible in the photograph. Framed pictures hang above the mirror, including an advertisement for undertakers Vincent & Macpherson (1901-1906).

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Dave Dick says centre barber is Gordon IRWIN, location may have been about 813 Rosser. May have been Kidd's Barber Shop. Harold Tackaberry confirms IRWIN. McGUINNESS.

Name Access

Gordon Irwin

J.S. Rosby

Rosser Avenue

Subject Access

store interiors

building interiors

barbers

barber shops

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

McG 20-2009.1

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA27(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 13, 1977

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Barber and beauty shop located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

beauty salons

barber shops

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA27(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 13, 1977

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Houses and businesses located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

George Strange

Gidding's Grocery

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

grocery stores

beauty salons

barber shops

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA27(4)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 13, 1977

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Houses and businesses located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

George Strange

Gidding's Grocery

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

grocery stores

beauty salons

barber shops

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]

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