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Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba history: Pride of the land monograph

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13671
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
c. 1984 - 1985
Accession Number
[formerly 6-2008]
Other Title Info
Title based on the contents of the subseries
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
McG 5.1
Accession Number
[formerly 6-2008]
GMD
textual records
Date Range
c. 1984 - 1985
Physical Description
Approximately 1 m of textual records
1 map
History / Biographical
These records were produced between 1984 and 1985, the researching and writing period for the book The Pride of the Land: An Affectionate History of Brandon’s Agricultural Exhibition. Published in 1985 by Peguis Books (Winnipeg), Pride of the Land is a 222-page soft cover book, containing hundreds of pictures, and 50,000 words of text. BU faculty members Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Stephen Coates, Assistant Professor of History, and Mr. Fred McGuinness, Lecturer in Journalism, authored the book. Assisting the writers was a research team of four BU history students, which were referred to as “The Pride Team”: Diane Fowler, Rob McGarva, Bruce Stafeld, and Byron Williams. The Pride Team was tasked with collecting and synthesizing exhibition documents and other materials in city, provincial, and federal records spanning 100 years. Many local newspapers and committee minutes were consulted. The authors cover 103 years of Brandon Fair history, starting with the first fair in 1882 followed by the development of other agricultural fairs and exhibitions in Brandon, specifically The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, and the Ag-Ex livestock show.
Custodial History
Records were collected and created by McGuinness, Coates, and The Pride Research Team during the process of the creation of the book, The Pride of the Land: An Affectionate History of Brandon’s Agricultural Exhibition. The materials were donated to the SJ McKee Archives by the authors circa 1988. The Archives accessioned the records in 2008.
Scope and Content
The subseries consists of textual records, created and collected during the production of the monograph Pride of the Land. It includes research cards created by the research team, copies of newspaper articles from very early editions of Brandon newspapers (such as the Brandon Sun, Brandon Daily Sun, Western Sun, and The Independent), copies of fair/organizational minutes, photocopies of photographs used in the publication, and chapter drafts. Of particular interest are the detailed summaries of Provincial Exhibition minutes that were specifically produced for each book chapter.
Notes
Information in the history/biography was taken from a Brandon University press release dated June 1985, about the Pride of the Land Project (see file 64) Description Note: The original accession number is noted on the front of each file folder. The circled number indicates the original file order in the 6-2008 accession
Accruals
Closed
Language Note
Fred McGuinness often uses journalistic jargon to label his files. A “brite” refers to a short, amusing story
Pride of the Land acronyms: PEM = Provincial Exhibition Association of Manitoba RCMP = Royal Canadian Mounted Police WAAA = Western Agricultural & Arts Association
Finding Aid
A file level inventory is available
Storage Location
2015 accessions
Related Material
Provincial Exhibition Association of Manitoba fonds
Arrangement
Arrangement was artificially created by the Archives. Subseries has been arranged according to book chapter. McGuinness often organized his ideas and research materials by potential brite topic
Documents

McG 5_1 Pride of the Land inventory.pdf

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BU 6: Brandon University Senate

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
10.48 m
History / Biographical
In accordance with "The Brandon University Act (1998)" the Brandon University Senate consists of the following members: (a) the chancellor of the university; (b) the president of the university; (c) the vice-presidents of the university; (d) the deputy minister of the department whose minister is responsible for The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act, or his or her designate; (e) the deans of each faculty and school in the university; (f) the director of the Educational Technology Unit or, if there is none, the person exercising comparable functions (g) the chair of the Bachelor of General Studies degree program or, if there is none, the person exercising comparable functions; (h) the University Librarian or, if there is none, the person exercising comparable functions; (i) the Dean of Students or, if there is none, the person exercising comparable functions; (j) one member of the board appointed by the board; (k) one representative from each faculty or school who has been on the staff of the university for at least two years, elected by and from the staff of that faculty or school; (l) six professors or associate professors of the university, elected by the professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers; (m) two assistant professors or lecturers of the university who have been on the staff of the university for at least two years, elected by the professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and lecturers; (n) one member of the rank of professional associate of the university elected by the members of that rank; (o) eight students elected or appointed as follows: (i) one appointed by the executive of the Brandon University Students’ Union who is a member of that executive. (ii) one elected from each faculty or school of the university, (iii) the remainder elected from the student body of the university at large. Elected and appointed members of the senate, other than student members, are to hold office for two years, beginning on July 1 of the year in which they are elected or appointed. Student members of the senate are to hold office for one year, beginning on the first day of July of the year in which they are elected. Ex officio members are to hold office until they cease to hold the position that qualify them for membership. An elected or appointed member of the senate is eligible for re-election or re-appointment, but the senate may set a maximum number of consecutive terms of office that any member may hold. The president of the university shall be the chair of the senate. If the president of the university is absent or unable to act as chair, the vice-president (academic and research) or, in his or her absence, an academic dean appointed by the president, shall be the chair at meetings of the senate. The registrar of the university or, if there is none, the person exercising comparable functions shall be the secretary of the senate. The senate shall meet at least four times a year and may meet more often if its rules so provide. The secretary of the senate shall call special meetings at the request of the chair or at the written request of at least four members of the senate. The senate is responsible for the academic policy of the university. The senate may (a) establish rules and procedures for the conduct of its proceedings, including fixing a quorum; (b) elect the chancellor of the university; (c) appoint any standing and other committees that it considers necessary; (d) consider and determine all courses of student, including requirements for admission, examination and graduation; (e) recommend to the board the establishment of additional faculties, school, departments, chairs and courses of instruction; (f) determine the degrees, honorary degrees, diplomas and certificates of proficiency to be granted by the university, and the persons to whom they are to be granted; (g) award scholarships, medals and prizes; (h) make rules and regulations respecting the academic conduct and activities of students; (i) consider and make recommendations to the board about any other matters that the senate considers appropriate for achieving the objects and purposes of the university.
Scope and Content
Series has been divided into six sub-series, including: (1) Senate minutes; (2) Committees of Senate; (3) General Faculty Council; (4) Ad Hoc Committees of Senate; (5) Convocation services, Baccalaureate services, Banquets; and (6) Brandon College/University calendars.
Notes
Information in the History/Bio field was taken from "The Brandon University Act (1998)" at http://www.brandonu.ca/administration/governors/documents/BU_Act.pdf (December 2005).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
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BU 11: Brandon University Foundation

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
11
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
12 cm
History / Biographical
The Brandon University Foundation was incorporated by an act of the Legislature in 1981, with the express purpose of promoting education in the Brandon area. The Foundation is limited to 21 Directors. There Foundation also has a Liaison Committee, formed as a communications link between the Board of Governors and the Foundation, composed of three members from each group.
Scope and Content
Series consists of the following files: preliminary investigation; Annual Giving Committee; BUFund (establishment) Committee; general; Student Assistant Fund; Student Christmas Fund; Blair Fraser Memorial Fund; Friends of Brandon College Inc. (USA); and Brandon University Association (1967-72).
Notes
History/Bio information taken from Campus News - September/October 1986.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
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MG 4 Brandon University students

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions5138
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
MG 4
GMD
multiple media
Physical Description
See sub-series levels for extent
History / Biographical
The Brandon University Students series is an artificially created collection. It contains the private papers of former Brandon University students.
Scope and Content
The series has been divided into the following sub-series: MG 4 4.1 Ken Coleman MG 4 4.2 Daphne Marshall
Storage Location
MG 4 Brandon University Students
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BU 2: Brandon University Board of Governors

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1939-1991; predominant 1967-1987
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1939-1991; predominant 1967-1987
Physical Description
3.65 m
History / Biographical
The Board of Governors of Brandon University is a body established by the Brandon University Act (1998), a statute of the Province of Manitoba. The Act vests in the Board the authority for governing Brandon University. The members of the Board of Governors, as trustees, hold the University in trust for the people of the Province of Manitoba. Responsibilities for maintaining this trust include: selection of a president, monitoring his/her performance, providing guidance to the University via its policies, and often delegating authority to the administration. The Board of Governors is a collective representing the entire community (both internal and external of the University). As a collective, the Board of Governors is responsible for ensuring the financial stability of the institution and for seeing that the overall plans of the institution are consistent with the institution’s philosophy, goals, and financial resources.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated and collected by the Brandon University Board of Governors in the course of perfoming its functions. The fonds is divided into six sub-series, incuding: (1) Documents; (2) Board Executive; (3) General Board agendas, minutes and packages; (4) Correspondence and subject files; (5) Board of Governors' committees; and (6) Board projects.
Notes
The information in the History/Bio field was taken from the Brandon University webpage (http://www.brandonu.ca/Administration/Governors/) on December 2, 2005.
Access Restriction
All files in the series are restricted. Researchers are required to contact the Executive Secretary to the Board of Governors to obtain written permission to access the records. Contact: 204-727-9714 board@brandonu.ca
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
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BU 8: Brandon University library services

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
GMD
multiple media
Physical Description
5.14 m textual records; approximately 20 photographs (Millwood display)
Scope and Content
Series has been divided into three sub-series, including: (1) Director of Library Services; (2) S.J. McKee Archives; (3) Film Services.
Notes
Series needs to be processed.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
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MG 3 Brandon University teaching and administration

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1875-2002
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
MG 3
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1875-2002
Physical Description
See series level for extent
History / Biographical
The Brandon University Teaching and Administration series is an artificially created collection. It contains the private papers of former Brandon University faculty and staff.
Scope and Content
The series has been divided into the following sub-series: MG 3 1.1 Errol Black MG 3 1.2 John Mallea MG 3 1.3 John Tyman MG 3 1.4 Lorelei Cederstrom MG 3 1.5 William Morrison MG 3 1.6 Ken Hanly MG 3 1.7 John Welsted MG 3 1.8 Henri Francq MG 3 1.9 D.R. MacKay MG 3 1.10 R.B. Inch MG 3 1.11 Dale Lakevold MG 3 1.12 George MacDowell MG 3 1.13 Donald Wheeler MG 3 1.14 W.Leland Clark MG 3 1.15 Bev Nicholson MG 3 1.16 John Everitt MG 3 1.17 Michael Blanar MG 3 1.18 Christy Henry MG 3 1.19 May Yoh MG 3 1.20 Francis Chaplin MG 3 1.21 John Weldon Grant MG 3 1.22 Harvey Young MG 3 1.23 Lorne Watson MG 3 1.24 Lawrence Jones
Storage Location
MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration
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BU 16: Brandon College/University artifacts

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
c. 1897-1999
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
c. 1897-1999
Scope and Content
Series has been divided into three sub-series, including: (1) Artifacts - flags and banners; (2) Artifacts - apparal; and (3) Artifacts - other.
Subject Access
class flags
artifacts
artefacts
pennants
plaques
banners
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Arrangement
This is an artifically created series.
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BU 14: Brandon University Students Association (BUSU)

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1907-2006
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
14
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1907-2006
Physical Description
2.37 m (not including The Quill)
History / Biographical
The Brandon University Student's Union (BUSU), Local 37 of the Canadian Federation of Students, was incorporated in 1969 as the students' organization of Brandon University. Its predecessor was the Brandon College Students' Association, which was established in 1899. BUSU is a not-for-profit society that serves to represent the students of Brandon University; all regular full and part-time students at Brandon University are members of the Students’ Union. BUSU has several broad functions: they are a service provider that offers programs and support services to students throughout the year; they act as lobbyists on behalf of the student body at the local, provincial and federal levels, working with the other member locals of the Canadian Federation of Students, Canada’s national and provincial student movement; they represent the student body within the important, decision-making bodies at BU, such as the Board of Governors and Senate; and they provide funding for student clubs and organizations. BUSU is bound legally to the Brandon University Sudents' Union Constitution and Bylaws and the Universities Act of Manitoba. BUSU draws on collected student fees to operate. Its administrative structure consists of a board of directors consisting of 11 voting members. Students elect representatives to relay their issues and concerns to the University community, the community at large, and all levels of government. A democratically elected council, made up of members from various constituencies on campus, oversees the work of the Students’ Union. The council includes four executive officers (the President and three Vice Presidents – Academic, Finance, and Student Activities), numerous commissioners, and one liaison. The work of the Students’ Union is also powered by the efforts and dedication of countless campus and community volunteers and staff. BUSU also has a voting student representative on the Board of Governors and Senate. BUSU holds annual and semi-annual general meetings, full council meetings, and council committee meetings throughout the year. All meetings are broadly advertised to the membership and are open to students. As BUSU members, students have full speaking rights at any meeting of the Union, as well as voting rights at general meetings.
Custodial History
The records in accession 25-2003 were stored by the Brandon University Students' Union until they were donated to the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Series consists of records of Executive meetings, correspondence and financial records of the Brandon University Students' Union, as well as club records and copies of "The Sickle," "The Quill," and Student Handbooks. It has been divided into five sub-series, including: (1) BUSU Executive and Council; (3) Correspondence; (4) Clubs; and (5) Publications.
Notes
BUSU is a separately incorporated organization from Brandon University's Board of Governors, but for administrative purposes it has been incorporated int RG 6 Brandon University fonds. Administrative information in the History/Bio field was taken from the BUSU website at http://www.busu.ca/aboutus.asp (December 2005).
Name Access
BUSU
Brandon College Students' Association
Subject Access
Student government
student affairs
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Related Material
Records related to the Brandon College Students' Association are located in RG 1 Brandon College fonds.
Arrangement
Sub-series 2 has been set aside should it be needed.
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BU 15: Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4048
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1995
Accession Number
25-2003 (files 1-105)
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
15
Accession Number
25-2003 (files 1-105)
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1995
Physical Description
1.25 m
History / Biographical
BUFA was formed in 1957 as an academic organization with its primary aim the entrenchment and protection of academic freedom. In subsequent years, BUFA became more involved in promoting the economic, social and general interests of tis members. This process culminated in 1971 when BUFA obtained voluntary recognition as bargaining agent for its members from the University. The relationships between the Faculty and the university were governed by the "Faculty-Administration Brief" (the precursor to the present Collective Agreement). A dispute arose between BUFA and the University in 1976, when BUFA requested that Instructional Associates be included in the bargaining unit and that the University deduct union dues. The University rejected BUFA's request. BUFA applied to the Manitoba Labour Board for resolution of the dispute. A Board hearing was held in Brandon on May 31, 1977. At this hearing theLabour Board determined that, since the University had rejected BUFA's contention that it was a union, it would first have to answer the question: Is BUFA a union? In a decision dated June 16, 1977, the Board ruled "that BUFA is not a union; that following therefrom the faculty administration brief is not a collective agreement." Following this ruling, BUFA launched a certification drive in September 1977. Application for certification was filed with the Labour Board October 17, 1977. In anticipation of a favorable certification ruling, Dennis Olson and Gerald Neufeld collected existing collective agreements from other universiities across Canada. They attempted to incorporate the best features from the old Faculty-Administration Brief and these other agreements into the first draft of the proposed collective agreement. Certification was confirmed January 1978. The bargaining unit defined in the Certificate included: all full-time and part-time members of the academic, instructional and related staff at Brandon University kncluding laoratory insturctors, cartographers, counsellors, professional ibrarians, continuing education specialists and all other staff directly related to the teaching process. It also included sessional instructors. Since certification in 1978, BUFA has attempted to function as a principled and effective union. These effors have included: establishing links with other unions and progressive organizations in the community; participating in the Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations; vigorously pursuing member and union grievancess through to arbitration; advancing the rights and interests of members at the bargaining table; and promoting and protecting academic freedom. The most recent chapter in BUFA's history was a successful strike in 1998, which started November 9th and ended at midnight November 11th. The general objectives of BUFA are the advancement of higher education through the protection of the freedom that is necessary to it, and the improvement of the standards of the profession of University teaching. Its members include all full and part-time instructional staff of Brandon University and professional librarians. Officers of BUFA include the: President, Past President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Elected by the General Body at the annual meeting in March. Associate members are not eligible to serve as officers. Executive - officers and four members elected by the General Body to represent the Faculties of Arts, Science, Education and Music. Four elected at annual meeting. Acts as liasion between BUFA and the University Administration. May appoint committees chosen from the General Body to carry on routine affairs and to act in areas of special interest as directed by the General Body of by the Executive. The Standing Committee of BUFA is the Salary and Faculty-Administration Relations Committee - its duties are to represent the interests of BUFA in negotiating the salary schedule and other benefits and the Faculty-Administration Brief with the Board of Governors or its represntatives. The Vice-President of BUFA is to be the Chairman.
Scope and Content
Series contains minutes, collective agreements, reports, recommendations, correspondence, memos, newsletters, reference materials and various other documents.
Notes
BUFA is a separate corporate entity, but for administration purposes it has been incorporated into RG 6 Brandon University fonds. History/Bio information taken from BUFA promotional materials (File 37) and provided by Bruce Forrest (BUFA Executive) with the return of the signed donation form. Files 106-116 were extracted from the BUFA records and are in the possession of Ms. Eileen McFadden.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
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Brandon Allied Arts Council

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Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1959-1968
Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 5 1.3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1959-1968
Physical Description
4.3 cm
History / Biographical
The Brandon Allied Arts Council was established in the fall of 1959 and spring of 1960. At that time a Foundation was set up, consisting of six men 'of affairs' in Brandon, who were to act as Trustees and administer gifts, bequests and all capital expenditures. The men asked to serve were: Judge Buckingham, Roy Armstrong (Manager of the Royal Bank), Lasby Lowes, R.A. Clement, Victor Sharpe and D.R. Doig. From the beginning A.E. McKenzie was a great supporter of the Allied Arts Council. Shortly before his death in 1964 McKenzie proposed leaving his home at 436 Victoria Ave. to the Arts Council to be used as an art gallery. Following a great deal of debate it was finally decided, sometime after McKenzie's death, to decline the offer.
Custodial History
See fonds level description of custodial history of A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd.
Scope and Content
This sub-series has been divided into two periods, the first dealing with A.E. McKenzie and the Arts Council and the second concerning Lasby Lowes and the Arts Council. Included within the sub-series is correspondence to McKenzie from Marion Doig of the Arts Council relating the progress of the establishment of the Council through the fall of 1959 to the summer of 1960. It also includes correspondence between McKenzie and R.A. Clement regarding the gift of McKenzie's home to the Brandon Allied Arts Council, and correspondence between McKenzie and the Chairman of Nominations, Brandon Allied Arts Council. The records generated during the Lasby Lowes period revolve primarily around the estate of A.E. McKenzie. Included is correspondence between The National Trust, Sutherland Agencies Limited, Kathleen Roberts (nee McKenzie), Canadian Diebold Safe Co., G.R. Rowe (President of Arts Council), Green Blankenstein Russell Associates, Income Tax Department, Winnipeg, Monarch Life Assurance Company and Lasby Lowes. Other correspondence deals with Lowes' role as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Brandon Allied Arts Council. Also included within the sub-series is a photocopy of the Memorandum of Agreement that established the "Brandon Allied Arts Foundation" (1960). The sub-series has been divided into two sub sub series, including: (1) 1.3.1 A.E. McKenzie and the Brandon Allied Arts Council (1959-64); and (2) 1.3.2 Lasby Lowes and the Brandon Allied Arts Council (1964-68).
Storage Location
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. fonds MG 5 A.E. McKenzie fonds
Related Material
Additional Information on the Brandon Allied Arts Council is located in the Brandon Art Club fonds 03-2001 in the S.J. McKee Archives. Series 5 (Photographs) contains newspaper clippings concerning the gift of McKenzie's house to the Brandon Allied Arts Council in oversized drawer #4.
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University Librarian

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
8.1
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
4.6 m
History / Biographical
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS/DIRECTORS OF LIBRARY SERVICES: EILEEN M. MCFADDEN (1967-1977) Eileen May McFadden was raised in the Brandon area and obtained her B.A. from Brandon College (University of Manitoba) in 1953, her B.L.S. from McGill University in 1954 and her M.L.S. from the University of Toronto in 1978. Following service in the libraries of the University of Toronto and the University of Manitoba from 1954-1959, McFadden found employment at Brandon College/University, first as a Librarian (1959-1969) and then as Director of Library Services (1969-1977). In the late 1970s, McFadden became the University Archivist. She held this post until her retirement in 1997. She is a former president of the Brandon Council of Women and a former councillor of the Canadian Library Association. Eileen McFadden continued to live in Brandon until her death on August 24, 2001. T.A. MITCHELL (1978-1982; 1996 - 1997/1998 (acting); and 1999-2001 (acting)) Terrence A. Mitchell received his B.A. and his Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Manitoba in 1958 and 1966 respectively. In 1970, he obtained his Master of Science in Librarianship from Western Michigan University. Mitchell taught in Manitoba schools before becoming Education Librarian at Brandon College in 1966. He returned to his work at Brandon University in January 1977, after a two year secondment to the Canadian International Development Agency to develop the library of the Kenya Technical Teachers College, Nairobi, Kenya. In 1978, he became Director of Library Services. MARILYN NICHOLS (1983 - c. 1988) Marilyn Nichols was raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She attended high school there before going on to Denison College in Ohio where she obtained a B.A. in history and French. Further studies included undergratuate studies at Indiana University and an M.A.L.S. from the University of Minnesota. Nichols came to Brandon in 1967, with her husband Ken, and began her library career at Brandon University in 1975. Her first assignment was librarian to Inter-University of the North (IUN) and later she assumed the position of Head of Technical Services. Nichols was appointed Director of Library Services in 1983; she held the position until a few months before her sudden death on March 17, 1989. *In the interim between Nichols and Bazillion, various members of the Library staff informally held the position of Director of Library Services, until Meir Serfaty, then Vice-President (Academic and Research) assumed the position. He remained Director until Bazillion was hired. RICHARD BAZILLION (1990 - 1995/1996) Richard James Bazillion graduated from the College of Liberal Arts, Boston University with an A.B., from the Graduate School of Education, Harvard University with his M.A.T., from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with his Ph.D. (modern European history with specialization in nineteenth-century Germany), and from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with his M.A.L.S. From 1969-1971 he was a faculty member at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University). From 1971-1980 he was employed as a faculty member at Algoma University College, and from 1980-1990 he was the Library Director for that institution, as well as an associate professor of history and a member of the graduate faculty of Laurentian University. In 1990, he became the University Librarian at Brandon University, as well as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of History. During his time in Brandon, Bazillion oversaw the construction of the Brandon University library building as chair of the project-management team. He also served as a member for the following organizations: Search Committee for Dean of Arts; Board/Senate Planning and Priorities Committee; Board/Senate Budget Committee; Senate Library Committee; and the University Senate. In addition to his work for Brandon Univeristy, Bazillion also did consulting work, and in 1993, Bazillion, Braun & Associates, consultants in library design, furnishings, equipping and moving, was registered in Manitoba. Richard J. Bazillion resigned from his position as University Librarian some time during the 1995/1996 school year. B. FOLEY (1997-1999) Prior to coming to Brandon University, Bob Foley held the position of Director, Information Technologies, Applications and Planning / Librarian at the Banff Centre (1979-1997). From 1997-1999, he acted as Chief Information Officer and University Librarian at Brandon University, before going to the University of Regina as University Librarian (1999-2003). Since August 2006, Foley has been employed as the Director of Library Services at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, B.C. L. BURRIDGE (1989 (acting) and 2001 - April 30, 2011) No biographical information yet. CHRIS HURST - Acting (May 2011 - September 2013) No biographical information yet. BETTY BRAAKSMA (September 16, 2013 - April 2019) Elizabeth Braaksma obtained her BA (Honours) from Brock University and a Master of Library Science from the Univeristy of Toronto. Right before joing Brandon University she worked as Usability Liaison Librarian and Virtual Reference Co-ordinator at the University of Manitoba. H. RAINER SCHIRA - Acting (May 2018 - April 2020) No biographical information yet.
Scope and Content
Sub-series includes records related to budget, planning, library employment, acquisitions, surveys, COPUL, external associations, library building plans, statistics, inter-library loan, and publications, as well as general files and correspondence. A portion of the sub-series consists of Senate records of former University Librarian Eileen McFadden. These records measure 1.2 m and include materials from: Senate (1964-1984), Senate Library Committee (1968?-1980?), Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Committees (1968), Senate By-law Revision Committee (1967-1972), Senate Committee on Counselling (1967-69), and Senate Long Range Planning Committee (1967-1977?). There is also a box labelled "Restricted file" (1964-1980).
Notes
General information in the History/Bio field was taken from University calendars and from a position description (1994). Biographical information for R.J. Bazillion was taken from his personnel file located in RG 6, series 7, sub sub series 7.1.1 (Dean of Arts). Biographical information on Marilyn Nichols was taken from an ariticle in "The Quill" (April 6, 1989). Biographical information for Bob Foley was taken from http://www.mala.ca/library/about/WNarchive.htm (September 2006).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 8: Library Services
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McKenzie centennial exhibit

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Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1896-1996
Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
McS 6 6.1
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1896-1996
Physical Description
34 cm
History / Biographical
The program for the McKenzie Centennial Exhibit describes the materials in this sub-series as a "visual collection of artifacts, printed materials and photographs, 1883-1996, celebrating the centennial of A.E. McKenzie Co. Inc." Created by current employees and based on research by Nancy McLennan, Sandra Head and J. Lasby Lowes, the McKenzie Centennial Exhibit opened on April 25, 1996. It remained open to the public on every Thursday between 2 to 4 p.m. to the end of June, 1996. Some of the furnishings used in the display were contributed by the Daly House Museum. Located in the McKenzie Building, the exhibit was assembled along the corridors of the building. It contained a variety of materials, such as invoices, pay envelopes, blueprints, documents, furniture and photographs from the one hundred years of McKenzie Seeds’ history. Following the close of the exhibit, a smaller permanent installation was to be constructed at the McKenzie Building.
Custodial History
In the course of preparing the exhibit, Nancy McLennan took documents from the collection, but failed to make a record of where the documents came from. As a result, these materials have been left in the Centennial sub-series. It proved impossible to return them to their original place in the fonds. See fonds level description of custodial history of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd.
Scope and Content
This sub-series includes the individual descriptions of each exhibit printed on small white envelopes, a guide to the exhibit, a photograph listing for photos used in the various displays and the 1973 Directory of Canadian Chartered Accountants. The sub-series also includes intact files for exhibits 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 39 and 40, Wholesale Sales Literature, Steele Briggs Seed Co., Scrimping and Spending Big Time, Seed Wagon, Mostly Catalogue Inserts, Letterhead, and For Your Reading Pleasure, respectively. In addition, a number of booklets made by the creators of the exhibit are also contained within the sub-series. These booklets are primarily a combination of original and reproduced sales literature and catalogues, but also may or may not contain some correspondence, seed packets, clippings and history for McKenzie Seeds, Pike Seeds/Robertson Seeds, Acquisitions (Steele Briggs, Canada Seeds, Brett-Young Seeds), and McFayden/McConnell. In addition to the above booklets, there are also materials dealing with the catalogues and sales literature of McKenzie Seed Co. suppliers, such as Bodger Seeds, H. Keft from Holland, the Denholm Seed Company, and the Vis Brothers. A number of documents, programs and booklets relating to the seed industry in general, such as the "Black Leaf" Bulletin and a number of documents relating to agriculture in Manitoba are also included.
Storage Location
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds McS 6 Miscellaneous
Related Material
Photographs from the Centennial Exhibition of McKenzie Seeds can be found in Series 5 (Photographs), sub-series 5.9 (Centennial Photos).
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World University Service

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1960-1965, 1980s
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
10.11
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1960-1965, 1980s
Physical Description
5 photographs
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of photographs of various World University Service events.
Storage Location
Brandon University Photograph Collection Series 10: Special Events
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Series XII: Other University Activities

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950-2000
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
XII
Date Range
1950-2000
Physical Description
250 Photographs
Scope and Content
Series XII: Other University Activities: This series contains five sub-series: Alumni Activities, Baccalaureate Services, Board of Directors Activities, Drama, and W.U.S. Activities. This sub-series contains numerous photos of various activities from the Class of ’34 Reunion, and Homecoming ’95, ’96, and ’97.
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Date Range
1913-2004; predominant 1969-1994
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
7.1
Date Range
1913-2004; predominant 1969-1994
Physical Description
4 m
Scope and Content
Sub-series has been divided into six sub sub series, including: (1) Dean of Arts; (2) Arts Faculty Council; (3) Faculty of Arts publications; (4) Department of History; (5) Department of Drama; and (6) Department of Religion.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 7: Faculties and Schools
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Committees of Senate

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958-1987
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
6.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958-1987
Physical Condition
4.96 m
Scope and Content
Sub-series has been divided into the following sub sub series: (1) Curriculum and Academic Standards (CAS) Committee; (2) Senate Planning Committee; (3) Scholarships, Bursaries, Medals and Awards Committee; (4) Bachelor of General Studies Committee; and (5) Senate Committee of Student Affairs.
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Board of Governors' committees

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1987
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
2.5
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967-1987
Physical Description
12 cm
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of records for various committees of the Board of Governors, which were established to expedite matters in certain areas of the Board's jurisdiction. Some committees have a more or less permanent status while others were created to deal with specific questions or mandates. The sub-series has been divided into six sub sub series, including: (1) Nominating Committee; (2) Finance Committee; (3) Presidential Selection Committee; (4) Membership Committee; (5) Fundraising-Liaison Committee; and (6) Athletic Directorate.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 2: Board of Governors 2.5 Board of Governors' committees
Arrangement
At present (July 2007) all Board Committee files are in one box. As more records are received, the individual committees will be placed into their own boxes.
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Ad Hoc Committees of Senate

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
6.4
GMD
textual records
Scope and Content
None of the records in this sub-series have been processed.
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MPE D Commissions, Committees and Inquiries

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1985
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
MPE D
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1931-1985
Physical Description
2.83 m
History / Biographical
This is an artificially created series containing records retained by Manitoba Pool Elevators of official commissions, committee and inquiries that dealt directly with the organization and it's interests. Subjects include commission investigation as well and committee and inquiries into government policy and bills. See also fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
.This series has been divided into seven sub-series, including: (1) Royal Commission on Co-operatives, (2) Royal Commission on Manitoba Pool Elevators, (3) Transportation Commissions and Inquiries, (4) Box Car Inquiry, (5) Grain Commissions and Inquiries, (6) Agricultural Commissions and Policy, (7) Miscellaneous Committes, Commissions and Inquiries
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2010)
Subject Access
Commissions
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
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