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Tommy Douglas Canadian National Exhibition

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.152
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Thomas "Tommy" Clement Douglas (1904-1986) was a Baptist minister and social democratic politician. In 1935, he became a member of parliament representing the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). From 1944 to 1961, he served as Saskatchewan's seventh premier whose CCF party introduced the universal health care program. In 1961 Douglas returned to federal politics, where he served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He remained in federal politics until 1979.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas at a microphone. Behind him are large ionic columns on which a "Saskatchewan Day" wooden banner is mounted. Mounted on the frieze above the columns is another sign that partially reads "National Exhibition."
Name Access
Tommy Douglas
Canadian National Exhibition
Subject Access
political figures
politicians & civil servants
premiers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Tommy Douglas Canadian National Exhibition

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14083
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.153
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Thomas "Tommy" Clement Douglas (1904-1986) was a Baptist minister and social democratic politician. In 1935, he became a member of parliament representing the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). From 1944 to 1961, he served as Saskatchewan's seventh premier whose CCF party introduced the universal health care program. In 1961 Douglas returned to federal politics, where he served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He remained in federal politics until 1979.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas at a microphone. Behind him are large ionic columns on which a "Saskatchewan Day" wooden banner is mounted. Mounted on the frieze above the columns is another sign that partially reads "National Exhibition."
Name Access
Tommy Douglas
Canadian National Exhibition
Subject Access
political figures
politicians & civil servants
premiers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Tommy Douglas Canadian National Exhibition

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14084
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.154
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Thomas "Tommy" Clement Douglas (1904-1986) was a Baptist minister and social democratic politician. In 1935, he became a member of parliament representing the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). From 1944 to 1961, he served as Saskatchewan's seventh premier whose CCF party introduced the universal health care program. In 1961 Douglas returned to federal politics, where he served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He remained in federal politics until 1979.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas at a microphone at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Name Access
Tommy Douglas
Canadian National Exhibition
Subject Access
political figures
politicians & civil servants
premiers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Fred McGuinness and Peter Gzowski

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.261
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Physical Description
6" x 4" (colour)
Custodial History
After the cancellation of McGuinness’ CBC Radio broadcast “Neighborly News from the Prairies” that he hosted from 1980 to 1983, McGuinness continued working with the CBC. He was popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness (left) and Peter Gzowki (right) having coffee in a restaurant.
Notes
Writing on the back of the postcard reads: Baron! Dear Fred - okay, okay so the photos aren't great...these are your copies anyways! How you are well - Love Shelley (the Countess)
Name Access
Peter Gzowski
Fred McGuinness
Frederick George McGuinness
Subject Access
Radio Broadcasts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR#8 photos
Images
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Fred McGuinness and Shirley in a sound booth

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14177
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.246
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Physical Description
7" x 5" (colour)
Custodial History
Photograph was sent to Fred McGuinness from Shirley
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness seated in a recording room with a female colleague. Microphones and recording equipment can be seen on a desk behind the pair.
Name Access
Frederick George McGuinness
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
Radio Broadcasts
building interiors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #1 loose, see McG 1.2 File 1
Images
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