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City of Brandon's parade float, 1927, Canada's Diamond anniversary

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.52
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the City of Brandon parade float pulled by two clydesdale horses. The parade is in honour of the diamond anniversary of Canada's Confederation. The float is decorated with wheat sheaves, the city's coat of arms, and the words "education" and "health" adorn a pergola or arbour in the centre of the float. Seven people are on the float and appear to be in costume. An Aboriginal man is dressed in full regalia, one man appears to be in academic robes, another dressed as a farmer. One woman appears to be dressed like a nurse while another may be wearing a pioneer costume.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Brandon City's foat in 1927, Celebrating 60 years of Confederation, The lady in white is Miss Ann Carnahan who was on the city staff for a number of years and now resides in Victoria. She is my husbands [sic.] sister.
Subject Access
parades
Transportation
parade floats
horses
Confederation
anniversaries
Diamond anniversary
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Mental Hospital's parade float, 1927, Canada's Diamond anniversary

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.53
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Mental Hospital parade float pulled by two clydesdale horses. The parade is in honour of the diamond anniversary of Canada's Confederation. The side of the float is decorated with Canada's coat of arms and the words "Sixty Years." In the centre of the float is a three-tiered birthday cake with a Union Jack affixed to its top. Four women are draped in toga-like gowns and each are holding provincial (small) coat of arms for New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Two men can be seen wearing top hats and coats.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Mental Hospital foat in 1927.
Subject Access
parades
Transportation
parade floats
horses
Confederation
anniversaries
Diamond anniversary
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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T. Eaton Company parade float, 1927, Canada's Diamond anniversary

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13743
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.54
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Timothy Eaton Company's parade float pulled by two clydesdale horses. The parade is in honour of the diamond anniversary of Canada's Confederation. The side of the float reads: Canada's Power in the Affairs of the World. A large globe is strapped to the back of the float and the provincial coat of arms for Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and the Dominion of Canada line the side. The Canadian Red Ensign is mounted at the front of the float.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: T. Eaton Co. float, 1927, 60th Anniversary of, Confederation.
Name Access
Timothy Eaton
Eaton's
Subject Access
parades
Transportation
parade floats
horses
Confederation
anniversaries
Diamond anniversary
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Winnipeg 1899

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1899
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.88
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1899
Physical Description
8" x 6" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
History / Biographical
According to the Manitoba Historical Society, the Volunteer Monument was unveiled at Winnipeg's Old City Hall on September 28, 1886. The monument commemorated the soldiers of 90th Winnipeg Rifles (also known as the "Little Black Devils") who were killed during the 1885 North West Rebellion. In 1968, the monument was moved to the east side of Main Street, between the Centennial Concert Hall and the Manitoba Museum.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a parade marching south along Main Street in front of the Volunteer Monument on Winnipeg's Old City Hall grounds (1886-1962). The parade was in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee that was held June 22, 1899. Businesses visible on the west (left) side of Main Street include: the Great Northern Railway Line, Gurney Stove & Range Co., Sherman House, The Arlington Hotel, Hurtley & Co., Central Drug Hall, Inman Optical Co. On the east side of Main Street, the Conferation Life Block is draped with bunting and a large ensign flag is flying from its tower. Specators line the streets and can be seen on roof tops and leaning from windows.
Notes
The front of the photograph reads: Jublee [sic.] Procession June 22/99 Winnipeg
Name Access
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee
The Volunteer Monument
Main Street (Winnipeg)
Great Northern Railway
Gurney Stove & Range Company
Sherman House
Arlington Hotel
Hurtley & Company
Central Drug Hall
Inman Optical Company
Confederation Life Block
Subject Access
anniversaries
parades
monuments
Diamond anniversary
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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The poetical geography

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Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1849
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Van Waters, George
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-12-330
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-12-330
Responsibility
by George Van Waters
Start Date
1849
Date Range
1849
Publication
Cincinnati ; New York : George Van Waters
Physical Description
vi, 7-72 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subject Access
Geography Textbooks
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 12 - Geography
Storage Range
Box 12 - Geography
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Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
188?
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Virgil
Anthon, Charles, 1797-1867
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-20-548
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-20-548
Responsibility
[edited by Charles Anthor]
Start Date
188?
Date Range
188?
Publication
[New York : Harper and Brothers]
Physical Description
942 p. : ill. ; 19 cm
Notes
Notes : Book First to Book Twelfth
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
III. Aeneidos, liber tertius -- IV. Aeneidos, liber quartus -- V. Aeneidos, liber quintus -- VI. Aeneidos, liber sextus -- VII. Aeneidos, liber septimus -- VIII. Aeneidos, Liber octavus -- IX. Aeneidos, liber nonus -- X. Aeneidos, liber decimus -- XI. Aeneidos, liber undecimus -- XII. Aeneidos, liber ducodecimus
Subject Access
Aeneas (Legendary character) Poetry
Storage Location
Cover and 1-24 pages are missing
Box 20 - Latin
Storage Range
Cover and 1-24 pages are missing
Box 20 - Latin
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Vergil's Aeneid, book I

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1180
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1891
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Virgil
Henderson, John
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-21-565
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-21-565
Responsibility
by Henderson, John
Start Date
1891
Date Range
1891
Publication
Toronot : The Copp, Clark Company
Publisher Series
Classical text-book series
Physical Description
151 p. ; 18 cm
Notes
"Edited with introductory notices, notes, and complete vocabulary, for the use of classes reading for second class certificates and for university Matriculation"
Latin text, with introd. and notes in English
Subject Access
Aeneas (Legendary character) Poetry
Storage Location
Box 21 - Latin
Storage Range
Box 21 - Latin
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Elementary arithmetic for Canadian schools

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1218
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1872
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Smith, Barnard, 1817-1876
McMurchy, Archibald, 1832-1912
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-24-631
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-24-631
Responsibility
by Barnard Smith and Archibald MacMurchy
Start Date
1872
Date Range
1872
Publication
Toronto : Copp, Clark
Physical Description
178 p. ; 16 cm
Notes
"Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction for Ontario."
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 24 - Arithmetic
Storage Range
Box 24 - Arithmetic
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The tutor's assistant : being a compendium of practical arithmetic and a complete question-book

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1219
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1829
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Walkingame, Francis, fl. 1751-1785
Fraser, John
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-24-632
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-24-632
Responsibility
by Francis Walkingame and an appendix by John Fraser
Start Date
1829
Date Range
1829
Publication
London : printed by W. Clowes
Physical Description
viii, 192 p. : diagrs. ; 17 cm
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 24 - Arithmetic
Storage Range
Box 24 - Arithmetic
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The Public school arithmetic and mensuration

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Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c1900
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-24-642
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-24-642
Start Date
c1900
Date Range
c1900
Publication
Toronto : Canada Pub. Co
Physical Description
210 p. ; 18 cm
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Ontario by the Minister of Education."
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 24 - Arithmetic
Storage Range
Box 24 - Arithmetic
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The progressive higher arithmetic : for schools, academies, and mercantile colleges ; forming a complete treatise on arithmetical science, and its commercial and business applications

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1247
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1860
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Robinson, Horatio N. (Horatio Nelson), 1806-1867
Fish, Daniel W., 1820-1899
Fifield, Addie G
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-23-607
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-23-607
Responsibility
edited by Daniel W. Fish
Start Date
1860
Date Range
1860
Publication
New York : Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor
Physical Description
x, 11- 456 p. : ill. ; 19 cm
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 23 - Arithmetic
Storage Range
Box 23 - Arithmetic
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The public school arithmetic and mensuration

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1249
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1894
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Glashan, J. C. (John Cadenhead), 1844-1932
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-23-609
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-23-609
Responsibility
by J. C. Glashan
Start Date
1894
Date Range
1894
Publication
Toronto : Canada Pub. Co
Physical Description
210 p. ; 19 cm
Notes
"Authorized for use in the public schools of Ontario by the Minister of Education"
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Storage Location
Box 23 - Arithemtic
Storage Range
Box 23 - Arithemtic
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Practical arithmetick in four books : I. Whole numbers, weights and measures. II. Fractions, vulgar and decimal. III. Mercantile arithmetick. IV. Extraction of roots, progressions, &c. : Extracted from the large and entire treatise, and adapted to the commerce of Ireland, as well as that of Great-Britain. : For the use of schools

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/specialcollections1250
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1801
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Gough, John, 1721-1791
Telfair, Robert
Atkinson, William
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-23-610
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-23-610
Responsibility
By John Gough, author of the practical English grammar. ; Carefully revised with many additions... by Robert Telfair ... to which added an appendix of of algebra by William Atkinson
Start Date
1801
Date Range
1801
Publication
Belfast : Printed by W. Magee
Physical Description
iv, [1], 6-359, [1] p. ; 18 cm
Subject Access
Arithmetic Early works to 1900
Algebra
Storage Location
Box 23 - Arithmetic
Storage Range
Box 23 - Arithmetic
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