Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.277.A14

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900s]

Physical Description

4" x 2.5" (b/w)

Material Details

mounted in album

Physical Condition

Photo is warped

History / Biographical

In 1901, American entrepreneur Francis Hector Clergue (1856-1939) obtained the charter for the Ontario, Hudson Bay and Western Railway. Following his purchase, he reincoporated the Algoma Central Railway to the Algoma Central and Hudson's Bay Railway. (Source: Sault St. Mairie Public Library, "Transportation - Algoma Central Railway," Sault History Online, 2008)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows railroad tracks cutting through the Canadian Shield.

Notes

Writing beneath the photograph in the album reads: Algoma Central & Hundson Bay Ry.

Name Access

Algoma Central Railway Co.

Subject Access

Railroad Transportation

railways

mines

railroads

Storage Location

1-2015 McG 1.4 Box 1 (in stacks, top shelf)

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.5.21

Item Number

6.5.21

Date Range

1970s

Physical Description

b/w, 5" x 2.5"

Scope and Content

Education Bldg. (?) Faculty Activity: Education Activity: Impact Posts

Notes

2 photos

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.41

Item Number

1.1.41

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins Library – first floor. Features open study area; in background, journal shelves

Subject Access

Robbins Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.13

Item Number

1.1.13

Date Range

March 1961

Physical Description

b/w, 24.5 cm x 19 cm

Scope and Content

Book stacks and study carrels. Library and Arts Building, Library Mezzanine floor looking north from south stairway as laid out when building was opened. Anne Lane (Student Library Assistant)

Name Access

Anne Lane

Subject Access

Library Mezzanine Floor

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.15

Item Number

1.1.15

Date Range

March 1961

Physical Description

b/w, 24.5 cm X 19 cm.

Scope and Content

Book stacks and study carols as originally laid out. Main floor, Library, 2nd floor Library and Arts Building Barbara Ritchie (staff)

Name Access

Barbara Ritchie

Subject Access

New Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.36

Item Number

1.1.36

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins Library – second floor; south side. Open Study Space – shows sets of tables and chairs

Subject Access

Robbins Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.42

Item Number

1.1.42

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins Library – second floor. Features open study area with tables and chairs

Subject Access

Robbins Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.43

Item Number

1.1.43

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins L:ibrary – first floor. Features study area and one shelf of books

Subject Access

Robbins Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.46

Item Number

1.1.46

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins Library – first floor. Features study area and one shelf of books

Subject Access

Robbins Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.39

Item Number

1.1.39

Date Range

c. 1994

Physical Description

colour, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Robbins Library – hallway to North Stacks. Shows Quiet Study Area and hallway

Subject Access

Robbins Library; North Stacks

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.185

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[before 1996]

Physical Description

7" x 5" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph of a trophy case in the entrance lobby of the Brandon College Building. The photo was taken before the building was rennovated in 1996.

Subject Access

trophies

displays

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

5

File Number

5.3.36B

Item Number

5.3.36B

Date Range

c. 1966

Physical Description

b/w, 4.5" x 3.5"

Scope and Content

Sticks of Office Display Case

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.62

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1906-1907

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has two thumb tack holes in its corners, bottom left corner is creased, face of one student is blotted out.

History / Biographical

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 1906-1907 Central School Grade 5? class. The class is posing outside of the school. The girls are wearing dresses and boots. Most of the boys are wearing suits and ties.

Notes

Back of postcard reads: Allena Coombs, 1906-1907. All the students' names are listed. The class teacher is identified as Miss [Nettie?] Harrison.

Name Access

Central School

Allena Coombs

Subject Access

schools

class portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.277.A1

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900s]

Physical Description

4" x 2.25" (b/w)

Material Details

mounted in album

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a group of 10 men seated on logs in front of two canvas tents in the bush.

Notes

Writing beneath the photograph in the album reads: Hawthorn? Line in midwinter

Subject Access

mines

Storage Location

1-2015 McG 1.4 Box 1 (in stacks, top shelf)

Arrangement

Funny trunk

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.59

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1909-1910

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

History / Biographical

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

Name Access

Central School

Bedford a. Tingley

Allena Coombs

Subject Access

schools

class portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.60

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1908-1909

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has four thumb tack holes in its corners

History / Biographical

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.

Name Access

Central School

Naomi Moore

Allena Coombs

Subject Access

schools

class portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.61

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1907-1908

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has four thumb tack holes in its corners

History / Biographical

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.

Name Access

Central School

Naomi Moore

Allena Coombs

Subject Access

schools

class portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.219

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1930s

Physical Description

4.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph has been cut

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Orma McGuinness, R.M. Coleman, Free Lance Photography, Brandon, Manitoba.

Name Access

Central School

Orma McGuinness

Subject Access

class portraits

schools

Public Schools

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #2

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.196

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1960-1965]

Physical Description

3" x 3" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a dark cloud of smoke emerging from a building or warehouse near a train yard.

Subject Access

fires

trains

railways

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

BR #3 Family photos

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.197

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1960-1965]

Physical Description

3" x 3" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a dark cloud of smoke emerging from a building or warehouse near a train yard.

Subject Access

fires

trains

railways

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

BR #3 Family photos

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