Central School was situated on Lorne Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard depicts an outdoor class photograph of the 1907-1908 Central School Grade 6 class. The class is posing outside of the school. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing suits and ties.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Grade VI, Allena Coombs, 1907-1908.
Central School was situated on Lorne Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard is an outdoor class photograph of the 1909-1910 Central School Grade 8 class. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys suits and ties. School principal, Bedford A. Tingley, lays in front of the class.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Grade VIII, Teacher, B.A. Tingely [sic.], Allena Coombs
Central School was situated on Lorne Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard depicts an outdoor class picture of the 1908-1909 Central School Grade 7 class. The class is posing outside of the school. The girls are wearing dresses and bows in their hair. The boys are wearing suits and ties. Teacher Naomi Moore stands to the right of the class.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Grade VII, Teacher, Naomi Moore, Allena Coombs, 1908-1909.
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness from Leila McDiarmid Leck of Mission, BC, on 08 Feb 1983 in response to his Park School column (see F.A. Rosser, “Sunbeams – Park School reminiscences from a far away friends, Brandon Sun 25 Jan 1983)
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Photograph shows a group of young boys posing for a picture in a school yard. Back row: Doug Barr, Bob Russel, Stan Wilkins, Murray Bowen, Rae McKenzie and Bob Epton. Middle row: Jimp Thompson, doug Jameison, Bill Beaton, Harold Barker and Harry Munroe. Front Row: Ted Tracy, Jim Richardson, Wilkie Collins, Clifford Kitson and Glen Speers.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Photograph is stamped: Crawford's Drug Store Brandon Tru-Tone Finish? Names of boys obtained from correspondence dated 08 Feb 1983 to Fred McGuinness from Leia McDiarmid Leck.
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness from Leila McDiarmid Leck of Mission, BC, on 08 Feb 1983 in response to his Park School column (see F.A. Rosser, “Sunbeams – Park School reminiscences from a far away friends, Brandon Sun 25 Jan 1983)
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Photograph shows a group of co-ed students standing on a sidwalk between two railings. Students have been identified as: Glen Speers, Clifford Kitson, Rae McKenzie, Ellis McLaren, Shirley Lane, Beth (Babs) Kingston, Helen Tackaberry, Mina Collins, Mary Watson, Thelma Brownell, Jean Muirhead [dark head], Mary McDonald, Lorna Lawrence, Leila McDiarmid, Eleanor Wyre [head], Eleanor Sellers, Beth Crawford [head], Margaret Robinson, Florence Roberts, Eileen Muirhead? [head], Beulah Cristal, Marjorie Carruthers, Josephine Hamm [dark head], Dorothy Tinline?, Mary Wgner, Clayton Copp, Bob Epton, Howard Bell, and Anna Roberts in front.
Notes
Signatures of the students are on the back of the photograph. Names of obtained from correspondence dated 08 Feb 1983 to Fred McGuinness from Leia McDiarmid Leck.
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a large group of men, women and children posing in a park. A man in a WWI Canadian uniform is standing in the back row, left-hand side.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Methodist Mission Sunday School Picnic taken in the Assiboine [sic.] Park. 1st 1915. 1915. Mr. Hugh Connolly Minister, Mr. Fred Denstedt, Teacher. Miss Hornbrook, Bible Class teacher. Mr. John Davies, Choir Leader. Mrs. Foreman in the center in dark dress the oldest member & four babies. Mrs. E. Harden, 33-10th Street N., City.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir standing before the First Church.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir standing before the First Church.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee standing in front of an Administration Building.
Photograph given to Fred McGuinness by Helen Turner
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a man - George Porterfield - and woman - Mary Porterfield - posing with a vehicle on a farm property.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Taken in the Summer at one of the neighbour homes George & myself. Note attached to the back of the photograph reads: George & Mary got married on June 6th 1923 and lived on the farm. This is their first car.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee choir practicing archery at an exhibition.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee in a tipi displayed in an exhibition.
The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir, also known as the Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir, was comprised of 42-44 students, aged 14 to 17, from Regina's high schools. Neil Harris was jubilee director of musical productions. Lloyd Blackman (Central Collegiate) and Don Cowan (Scott Collegiate) were the choir's conductors. The group toured out of province in 1954 and 1955 to publicize Saskatchewan and to invite visitor's to the province's 1955 golden jubilee.
In 1954, The Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Choir performed in Minneapolis St. Paul (Minnesota State Fair), Milwaukee (Wisconsin State Fair) and Chicago. In 1955, the choir sang in Chicago for 25,000 Rotarians on May 31 for the organization's 50th anniversary. The choir also toured Toronto and Ottawa to sing for University of Saskatchewan alumni.
(Sources: "Sask. Jubilee Choir Visists City After U.S. Tour," Winnipeg Free Press 03 Sep 1954,7; "Saskatchewan Jubilee Choir ambassadors for province," Hamiota Echo 23 March 1955, 2)
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Photograph shows members of the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee posing with a possible police officer.
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness seated behind a desk in an office. McGuinness is wearing a suit and tie and has his right fist resting on his chin. Behind him on the walls are maps of Saskatchewan. The photograph has mark-up lines on it. A 2.25" x 2.25" negative is available and is stored with the picture.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Fred McGuinness, Golden Jubilee
