View is northwest, taken from the John R. Brodie Science Centre. Photograph shows: Citizens' Science Building in the foreground, the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall in the background, as well as the driveway in front of the buildings.
Photograph is looking southeast and was taken from the roof of McMaster Hall. Photograph shows the roof and north side of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, the landscaping to the north of the building under construction and a number of residential streets in the background.
Photograph of the 1958 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): M. Brandon; A. Kossak; J. Jubenvill; and J. Scott.
Middle Row (L to R): W. Friesen; R. Nelson; H. Hutton; H. Kushmaniuk; and A. Minish.
Front Row (L to R): B. Thorkelson; W. Clendenning; K. Harrison; T. Dechka; I. Dickson; J. Callander; and R. Roney.
Photograph of the 1959 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): S. Tunningly; A. Wells; J. Donagy; C. Davreux; G. Martin; J. Melvin; W. Pettapiece; M. Yakamishyn; and W. Evans.
Middle Row (L to R): H. Murray; R. Bagg; N. Robertson; B. Grant; C. Coburn; D. Birch; J. Skafel; A. Tweed; and G. Giem.
Front Row (L to R): M. MacDonald; J. Evans; K. Pue; L. Brodie; E. MacDonald; and A. Gash.
The matting is warped at the bottom as a result of water damage.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 1960 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): B. Heselgrave; A. Slifka; W. Murton; T. Ross; D. Halstead; J. Chudzik; R. Simmons; B. McLennan; M. Zuk; E. Gillespie; T. McFadden; and L. Smith.
Front Row (L to R): C. Alford; J. Mahoney; G. Demare; C. Bund; I. Hrushowy; S. Boguski; J. Lockie; J. Potter; and M. Alford.
Photograph of the 1961 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): I. Whyte; A. Robertson; L. Seeback; R. Chernecki; and G. Peary.
Middle Row (L to R): R. Ferris; S. Hyrich; G. Gordon; G. Scott; R. Armbruster; and R. Latimer.
Front Row (L to R): G. Collins; I Badowich; R. Yauck; M. Pothorin; R. Brown; J. Bund; and L. Nikkel.
Photograph of the 1961-1962 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): W. Godolphin; C. Driver; K. Elder; R. Keeler; J. Greasley; I. Barnes; W. Wellar; H. McRuer; G. McKinnon; and B. Parker.
Middle Row (L to R): T. Bicknell; G. Hickling; D. Holmlund; W. Fawcett; G. Scott; W. Rutherford; T. Lambert; R. Rogers; and W. Johnston.
Front Row (L to R): C. Fisher; K. Smeltz; J. Johnston; L. McDonald; M. Fargey; D. Fraser; and M. Smith.
Photograph of the 1962-1963 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): S. Bell; D. Bergman; J. Dowsitt; J. Chudzik; K. Matieshin; C. Van Teeling; D. McFadden; and L. Rivers.
Middle Row (L to R): M. Davidson; R. Ireland; R. Bell; G. Butler; R. Gurba; J. Wood; K. May; and R. Westcott.
Front Row (L to R): G. McKinnon; C. Glenn; A. Budlong; S. Hutton; W. Gulenchin; C. Pangman; and M. Kennedy.
The John R. Brodie Science Centre was completed in 1971, with the official opening on May 7, 1972. It is located in the southeast corner of the campus and houses the Faculty of Science. The Brodie Building was named for John R. Brodie, a Brandon man who donated $250,000 to Brandon College in 1963 with the stipulation that the money be used for a Science Centre.
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of photographs of the John R. Brodie Science Centre.
Notes
Additional biographical information on John R. Brodie is available in his bio file in the Reading Room.
This consists of a series of five blueprints for the proposed new science building: third floor organic chemistry; second floor biology lab; two blueprints of first floor, advanced optics, general physical laboratory; basement.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
This consists of a series of four blueprints for the proposed new science building: third floor organic chemistry; second floor biology lab; first floor, advanced optics, general physical laboratory; basement.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
Dr. MacNeill was the central figure in the scandal involving Brandon College in the early 1920’s. The Fundamentalist Baptists accused Brandon College, and Dr. MacNeill especially, of teaching Modernist views. He was absolved of any charges at the 1924 Baptist Convention in Chicago.
For history/bio information for H.L. MacNeill, see RG 1 Brandon College fonds, BC 6: Office of the college dean.
Scope and Content
File consists of correponsdence to Howard Whidden, President of Brandon College, and various regarding Dr. MacNeill and his teachings (October 1921 - January 1922). It also contains a copy of "An Abstract of the Report of the Brandon College Commission" prepared by Rev. H.H. Bingham regarding Dr. MacNeill and his teachings.
The Brandon Normal School was an arm of the provincial Department of Education. Manitoba Normal schools were initiated in the early 1880s (1882 for protestant teachers and 1883 for Roman Catholic ones) to meet the demand for teachers in the province's schools. Normal schools were held in Brandon at various locations until the construction of the Brandon Normal School in 1912 under the Roblin government. The Brandon Normal School operated until 1946.
Scope and Content
Portraits of the students and staff of Brandon Normal School's fall class (1912).
The Brandon Normal School was an arm of the provincial Department of Education. Manitoba Normal schools were initiated in the early 1880s (1882 for protestant teachers and 1883 for Roman Catholic ones) to meet the demand for teachers in the province's schools. Normal schools were held in Brandon at various locations until the construction of the Brandon Normal School in 1912 under the Roblin government. The Brandon Normal School operated until 1946.
Custodial History
Donated to the McKee Archives by Mrs. C.L. Eamer of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Portraits of the students and staff of Brandon Normal School's fall class long term (1914).
The Brandon Normal School was an arm of the provincial Department of Education. Manitoba Normal schools were initiated in the early 1880s (1882 for protestant teachers and 1883 for Roman Catholic ones) to meet the demand for teachers in the province's schools. Normal schools were held in Brandon at various locations until the construction of the Brandon Normal School in 1912 under the Roblin government. The Brandon Normal School operated until 1946.
Scope and Content
Portraits of the students and staff of Brandon Normal School's third class fall term (1916).
Some staining. Bottom left corner is missing. Tear in top right corner. Two small areas where image is missing (A. Collins, J. McLaren)
History / Biographical
The Brandon Normal School was an arm of the provincial Department of Education. Manitoba Normal schools were initiated in the early 1880s (1882 for protestant teachers and 1883 for Roman Catholic ones) to meet the demand for teachers in the province's schools. Normal schools were held in Brandon at various locations until the construction of the Brandon Normal School in 1912 under the Roblin government. The Brandon Normal School operated until 1946.
Scope and Content
Portraits of the students and staff of Brandon Normal School's spring class long term (1915).
