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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
M
Item Number
11-2010.M5
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Possibly the manager of CKX during 1967
Custodial History
See Fonds level description for custodial history
Scope and Content
Image of Bob Miller
Notes
Description by Jillian Combs.
Subject Access
portraits
Repro Restriction
Canadian Copyright Law may apply. Consult the archivist for access
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Arrangement
Original order maintained. Series arranged alphabetically by letter (A-Z) but negatives not alphabetical within each series.
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
M
Item Number
11-2010.M5
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
According to the Henderson Directories 1967 there was a Robert A. Miller who was the manager of the manager of the FM station at CKX but it is unclear if this is the same Bob Miller that is in the photo
Custodial History
See Fonds level description for custodial history
Scope and Content
Image of a man, Bob Miller. Original image has a label reading "(H&S)" it is unclear what this means.
Notes
Description by Jillian Combs.
Subject Access
portraits
Repro Restriction
Canadian Copyright Law may apply. Consult the archivist for access
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Arrangement
Original order maintained. Series arranged alphabetically by letter (A-Z) but negatives not alphabetical within each series.
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
W
Item Number
11-2010.W23
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Portrait of a man.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
portraits
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S41
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Bob Scott.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
portraits
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Bill Starling (H&S)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13255
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S20
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Bill Starling.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
Portrait
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Jack Smith (H&S), radio sales

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13214
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S50
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Jack Smith.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
Portrait
ckx staff
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Gerald A. McKinney

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4106
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1985
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
6.5.1
File Number
44
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1985
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft parchment.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 6: Senate Office 6.5 Convocation Services, Baccalaureates Services, Banquets
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Gerald McLeod interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14444
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 17, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
{add= McLeod, Gerald June 17, 1983 Page 1 of 26 Westman Oral History collection Interview Date
  1 audio     1 document  
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH095.McL
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 17, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:44:37]
History / Biographical
Gerald Norman McLeod was born on August 15, 1910 in Renfrew County, Ontario. As a boy his parents moved to Bounty, SK to try farming. In 1927, they moved to Pine Falls, MB where Gerald lived for a number of years and worked in many capacities for the Manitoba Paper Company. In 1943, he enlisted in the army and served overseas with the Royal Canadian Signal Corps until returning to Canada to marry Joan Louise (Woods) Woolverton (1912-2013) in 1946. Upon his return he got a job working with the National Film Board. In 1950, the couple moved to Glenboro, MB where they lived and raised their children: Gail Woolverton, David Woolverton, Sheldon McLeod and Ann McLeod. Gerald retired from the National Film Board in 1973. In retirement he continued activities in photography and gardening. He also canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Gerald McLeod died on October 8, 1995 in Glenboro, MB. He is buried at Pine Falls Community Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Gerald McLeod, that he entitled "Root, Hog or Die." The interview covers various jobs Gerald held during his life, including various positions at a lumber mill, cutting firewood with his father, his time as an engineer’s assistant, fighting forest fires as a volunteer and his first years working with the National Film Board. The interview also covers to great extent his political views during the 1930’s and his association with the CCF. He also speaks a great deal about the financial destitution people faced during his time in Saskatchewan and later in Manitoba during the Depression. Interviewer is Irene Brown.
Notes
History/bio information taken from obituary in the Glenboro Gazette. Transcript by Richard Bee (2014). Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
Documents

OH095_McLeod_transcript.pdf

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1938, 1951-1952, 1955-1956, 1990-1991, 1997-2009
Accession Number
30-1998, 3-1999, 02-2001, 04-2001, 07-2001, 04-2003, 27-2006, 19-2007
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.2
Accession Number
30-1998, 3-1999, 02-2001, 04-2001, 07-2001, 04-2003, 27-2006, 19-2007
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1938, 1951-1952, 1955-1956, 1990-1991, 1997-2009
Physical Description
87.5 cm (57.5 cm textual records and 29 photographs)
History / Biographical
Gerald Brown was born and raised in Vista, Manitoba. He attended Islay and Rossburn schools. In 1955, he attended Brandon College to take the one year Teacher Training Course. He was part of the first graduating T.T.C. class at Brandon College. After graduation he taught in Ninga, MB. He also taught in Brandon and C.F.B. Shilo. In 1965, he moved to Winnipeg to pursue a career in school librarianship and information services until he retired in 1992. By the end of his career he had been Chief Librarian for thirteen years. He received a B.A. from Brandon College in 1964, a B.Ed. from the University of Manitoba in 1965, a Master of Library Science from Western Michigan in 1968, and a M. Ed. from the University of Manitoba in 1972. He is also very involved with music. At present Gerald Brown continues to live in Winnpeg, MB.
Custodial History
Accession 24-2009: Brown compiled these materials from the personal collections of Colin Mailer, Lorne Watson, Norman Kalinski and Gerald Brown. He delivered them to the Archives on November 17, 2009. Accession 5-2013: Materials collected and written by Gerald R. Brown in the course of preparing for and attending the Islay (Vista) School District No. 733 reunion held in Rossburn, MB on August 4-6, 2006.
Scope and Content
Accession 30-1998 consists of newspaper clippings for Brandon College 1955-56 complied by Gerald Brown for the 41st anniversary of the graduation of the Brandon College Teacher Training Class of 1956; photographs of the TTC of 1956; the Reunion Yearbook for the anniversary of the 1956 TTC class; and a copy of the program for the 1998 production of W.S. Gilbert and Sullivan musical The Yeoman of the Guard. Accession 3-1999 consists of a compilation of nine seasons of Gilbert & Sullivan Society pictures, programs, and newsletters. Mr. Brown and other graduates of the Brandon School of Music are among the cast members. Accession 2-2001 consists of copies of the newsletter, Titipu Times, for the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Winnipeg, Volume 10, 1-4, a 10th Anniversary Program (2000) and a list of ensemble singers 2000/2001. Accession 4-2001 consists of a scrapbook and programs for the following Gilbert & Sullivan productions: “Patience” (performed April 6-9, 2000 in Winnipeg) and “Pirates of Penzance” (April 5-8, 2001). Accession 7-2001 consists of 4 colour photographs and a one page summary of the activities of the Reunion TTC 1956 during the May 2001 Convocation. Accession 4-2003 consists of colour photographs of the 41st Reunion of the Brandon College Teacher Training Course 1955-56 held in May 2001. Included as well is a "Past History Summary" of the Class of 56 Reunions and a copy of Reflecting on Our Past, a publication of the Brandon School Division. Accession 27-2006 consists of materials collected and written by Gerald R. Brown in the course of preparing for and attending the Islay (Vista) School District No. 733 reunion held in Rossburn, MB on August 4-6, 2006. It includes a copy of "Vista Tales. . . from Islay School District No. 733 in Vista, Manitoba" compiled and edited by Gerald R. Brown (c.2006), a program of events for the reunion, a copy of the reunion worship service program, and 15 postcards entitled "Vista Views," which were sold at the reunion. Accession 19-2007 includes biographical information on Isabelle Mills, former faculty member of Brandon College (School of Music) and the program for HMS Pinafore, presented by the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Winnipeg (2003). Accession 24-2009 (1938-2009, 30 cm textual records) consists of the records of the Brandon Festival of the Arts. Included are: meeting minutes (Executive, Regular and Annual), reports, financial reports, correspondence; programs and syllabi from the Festival; and Festival highlights and similar programs. Accession 5-2013 (1951-1952, 2006, 5 cm textual records, 3 CDs) consists of hard copies of "Vista Tales. . . from Islay School District No. 733 in Vista, Manitoba Reunion Photo File" and "Vista Tales. . . from Islay School District No. 733 in Vista, Manitoba Alunni & Community Events" compiled and edited by Gerald R. Brown (c.2006). Also includes three CDs containing ditigal versions of all three Vista Tales volumes and a a copy of the 1951-1952 Foxwarren High School yearbook.
Notes
Description by Christy Henry and Tom Mitchell.
Name Access
Gerald Brown
Teacher Training Course
Vista
Manitoba
Islay School District No. 733
Brandon Festival of the Arts
Subject Access
class of 1956
college memorabila
music
dance
speech arts
Finding Aid
A detailed inventory (prepared by Gerald Brown) for accession 24-2009 is available.
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.2 Gerald R. Brown
Related Material
Accession 26-2006 (MacPhail fonds) contains school/teaching materials for a number of Vista, Manitoba residents and one Islay School teacher.
Arrangement
Dates for materials in accession 24-2009 are as follows:
Minutes etc.: 1958-1960, 1967-1992, 2001-2002, 2006-2009
Syllabi and programs: 1938, 1958-1970, 1973-1984, 1986-1990, 1992-1999, 2001, 2003-2005, 2007-2008
Festival hilights and similar programs: 1973-1987
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Gerald McKinney fonds

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4847
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1980-1987; predominant 1985
Accession Number
13-1999, 10-2000
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
13-1999, 10-2000
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1980-1987; predominant 1985
Physical Description
30 cm textual records; 44 audio tapes; approx. 30 photographs
History / Biographical
Gerald "Gerry" Allen McKinney was born in 1932, in Melita, Manitoba. In 1950, McKinney enlisted as a medical assistant with B Company, First Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment. A participant in the Korean War, McKinney was captured and held as a prisoner of war for one year. McKinney remained in the Canadian Armed Forces until 1958. Subsequently, McKinney lived in Winnipeg where he was an advocate for workplace health and safety causes and tenant rights. He was also active in raising opposition to large water diversion schemes, such as the Garrison Diversion Project in North Dakota, the Rafferty-Alemada Dams Project in Saskatchewan, and the Pelican Lake-Pembina River Diversion Project in Manitoba. McKinney was awarded the Manitoba Order of the Buffalo Hunt in 1984, for his work against the Garrison Project. McKinney was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Brandon University in 1985.
Custodial History
This fonds was donated to the McKee Archives by Professor Joe Dolecki in 1984.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists mainly of McKinney's correspondence and clippings from the Edmonton Journal dating from 1985; a folder of campaign pamphlets of various New Democratic Party candidates in Alberta in 1985 and newspaper clippings about the Alberta NDP. Fonds also contains a folder of newspaper clippings about various environmental issues and several booklets of articles collected by the Garrison Focus Office of Manitoba Natural Resources from 1987. Fonds contains an extensive collection of newspaper clippings about the 1985 Jim Keegstra trial in Red Deer, Alberta, and a folder of clippings about Alberta labor and strikes, as well as rally pamphlets. The fonds also includes a collection of speeches that McKinney gave from 1980-1984, and c. 30 pictures taken by McKinney of various places in Edmonton, Regina, and Ireland. Correspondence between McKinney and Professor Joe Dolecki of Brandon University and 44 audio tapes of interviews done with McKinney by Professor Dolecki in the mid-1980's are also included.
Notes
CAIN No. 202575
Subject Access
Don Braid
Gordon Wright
Randy Morse
Burke Barker
Jim Gurnett
Grant Notley
Jim Keegstra
Gerald McKinney
Peter Lougheed
New Democratic Party of Alberta
Garrison Diversion Project
Dandelion Political Action Committee
Province of Alberta
labor
politics
strikes
environmental issues
Storage Location
1999 and 2000 accessions
Storage Range
1999 and 2000 accessions
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Brandon College class of 1913

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Cole
Description Level
Item
Series Number
9
Item Number
BUPC 9.5b
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
24" x 5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Robert Harvey's portrait has come loose of the backing. Matting is torn at base.
History / Biographical
John B. Cole, who operated Cole's Photographic Studio, first at 656 15th Street and then at 831 Rosser Avenue, was a photographer in Brandon from c. 1911 to c. 1914.
Scope and Content
Item consists of eleven oval shaped portraits of the members of Brandon College's graduating class of 1913. L to R: Lillian Wilhelmina Speers; Robert Harvey; James Robinson, Muriel Vivien McCamis; Tom Hare Harris; Leslie Alberta Ward; J.R.C. Evans; Evelyn J. Simpson; W.E. Wilkin; Archibald Gordon; and Constance Gunn.
Subject Access
class portraits
portraits
Storage Range
BUPC oversize drawer 1
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The Railway foreman's children

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13510
Part Of
Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1911
Accession Number
3-2014
Part Of
Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
5
Item Number
BAPC 5.10
Accession Number
3-2014
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1911
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Postcard
Physical Condition
Excellent
History / Biographical
Alfred Walter Pryce was born in England c. 1880. He emigrated from England in 1903 and was hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway, likely in Manitoba. His wife, Kate Louisa Buchan, was older than her husband. She was born in England c. 1873. They were married in England? and she followed her husband to Canada in 1904. Alma Jane Pryce was born June 24, 1905 and Herbert Walter Pryce was born May 12, 1907 in [Elton] Manitoba. In autumn 1911, the Pryce family returned to England for a Christmas visit. They sailed from Halifax on the Empress of Britain and arrived in Liverpool on December 9, 1911. The family returned to Canada on the Empress of Ireland from Liverpool in early 1912, landing at St. John, New Brunswick. Alfred Walter Pryce died in Brandon, MB on January 31, 1922. Kate Pryce died in Winnipeg, MB on March 18, 1938.
Custodial History
Donated to the McKee Archives by Jennifer L. Bunting in November 2013.
Scope and Content
Studio portrait of Alma and Herbert Pryce, The Railway Foreman's children, taken June 1911 in Kenora, ON. Writing on the back reads: To Granfather with Love from Herbert and Alma. Alma Jane Pryce Age 6 years. Herbert Walter Pryce Age 3 years 5 months. Keonra, Ont. Canada. June 1911.
Notes
History/Bio information provided by Jennifer Bunting. Additional information is available in the custodial file.
Name Access
Alma Pryce
Herbert Pryce
Alfred Pryce
Kate Louisa Buchan
Kate Louisa Pryce
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
BAPC photograph drawer
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Spafford brothers 1909

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13734
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1909
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.44
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1909
Physical Description
3.25" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
History / Biographical
Harry Spafford (b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 10 May 1978) was born in Holmfield, Manitoba. He married Isabella Hawking of Ninga in 1914 and the couple moved to Brandon in 1915 where they continued to reside until 1973. Harry worked as a locomotive fireman and then as an engineer with the Canadian Northern Railway (CN). While with CN, he was an active member of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Firemen No. 788 of Brandon. He served as an alderman in Brandon from 1928 to 1945. In 1932, Harry ran in the Manitoba by-election for Brandon as an Independent Labour candidate and lost to the Conservative member George Dinsdale. In 1952, Harry ran as a Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member in the provincial election and lost to Conservative party representative Reg Lissaman. Harry Spafford passed away in Burnaby, BC, and is interred in the Ocean View Cemetery. (Source: see obituary in McG 4.1 File 66) Alva/Alvery/"Alvie" Reddell/Riddell/Ridall Spafford (b. 15 Mar 1891, d. 23 Aug 1985) was born in Enterprise, Manitoba, in the R.M. of Turtle Mountain. In 1911, he married Francis Ethel Harrison (d. 1979) in Killarney and had three children. Alvie farmed in Bannerman from 1902 to 1936, after which he moved to Boissevain to work as a Rawleigh salesman. In 1942, the family moved to Brandon where Alvie worked as a conductor with the CNR until his retirement. Alva Spafford passed away at the age of 94 at the Brandon General Hospital. His funeral was held in Killarney, Manitoba. (Source: Obituary, Brandon Sun, 23 Aug 1985)
Scope and Content
Postcard is a studio portrait of the Spafford brothers. Alvie is seated, Harry is standing.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: out of the past, Harry & Alvie Spafford, 1909 Winnipeg. The back of the postcard reads: Harry on left, Alvie on right, in our early, days, Railway.
Name Access
Harry Spafford
Alvie Spafford
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Spafford brothers 1909-1910

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13758
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1909-1910
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.69
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1909-1910
Physical Description
3.25" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
History / Biographical
Harry Spafford (b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 10 May 1978) was born in Holmfield, Manitoba. He married Isabella Hawking of Ninga in 1914 and the couple moved to Brandon in 1915 where they continued to reside until 1973. Harry worked as a locomotive fireman and then as an engineer with the Canadian Northern Railway (CN). While with CN, he was an active member of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Firemen No. 788 of Brandon. He served as an alderman in Brandon from 1928 to 1945. In 1932, Harry ran in the Manitoba by-election for Brandon as an Independent Labour candidate and lost to the Conservative member George Dinsdale. In 1952, Harry ran as a Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member in the provincial election and lost to Conservative party representative Reg Lissaman. Harry Spafford passed away in Burnaby, BC, and is interred in the Ocean View Cemetery. (Source: see obituary in McG 4.1 File 66) Alva/Alvery/"Alvie" Reddell/Riddell/Ridall Spafford (b. 15 Mar 1891, d. 23 Aug 1985) was born in Enterprise, Manitoba, in the R.M. of Turtle Mountain. In 1911, he married Francis [sic.] Ethel Harrison (d. 1979) in Killarney and had three children. Alvie farmed in Bannerman from 1902 to 1936, after which he moved to Boissevain to work as a Rawleigh salesman. In 1942, the family moved to Brandon where Alvie worked as a conductor with the CNR until his retirement. Alva Spafford passed away at the age of 94 at the Brandon General Hospital. His funeral was held in Killarney, Manitoba. (Source: Obituary, Brandon Sun, 23 Aug 1985)
Scope and Content
Postcard is a studio portrait of the Spafford brothers. Harry is seated on the left, Alva ("Alvie") is standing with his right arm around his brother.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Harry on left, Harry & Alva Spafford, our early Railroad days in Winnipeg 1909 or 1910.
Name Access
Harry Spafford
Alvie Spafford
Alva Spafford
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.172
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
History / Biographical
Mrs. Flora Cowan (1902-1986) was born on July 15, 1902 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was the daughter of Adam and Helen Cruickshank and immigrated to Brandon with her parents in 1927. She married E.C. Cowan, and they had two children, Franklin and Ruth. From 1953 until Brandon College became Brandon University, she served as the Dean of Women. In 1966 she received the Good Citizenship Award of the Golden Boys of Manitoba. She was a member of the I.O.D.E. and a life-member of the International Peace Garden, and the Provincial Council of Women. From 1954 to 1970 Mrs. Cowan served as a member of the Brandon City Council and was the first woman to be appointed acting mayor. She was also the Chairman of the Board for Fairview Home, Inc. In 1967, Mrs. Cowan received the Trillium Business and Professional Club Woman of the Year Award. She was also a member of several other community committees. The women's residence at Brandon University, Flora Cowan, is named in her honour. In December 1980, Mrs. Cowan finally retired from her many positions. She died in Brandon on September 25, 1986 at the age of 84.
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Flora Cowan
Name Access
Flora Cowan
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Trillium Business and Professional Women’s Club records
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Fred McGuinness 1970s headshot

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1970s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.199
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1970s
Physical Description
4.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is a Fred McGuinness headshot
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
Images
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Fred McGuinness headshot

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13893
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Sandy Black
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.204
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Physical Description
5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is stamped stamped on back
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness standing in the stacks at Brandon University's John E. Robbins Library
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: Photography by Sandy Black
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
Images
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Fred McGuinness headshot

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13894
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.204
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
2.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph is a headshot of Fred McGuinness. Image was taken for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Committee.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: Reporting for Duty, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Committee, 1952
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
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Fred McGuinness with Queen Elizabeth II

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Towne Studios
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.210
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1984
Physical Description
3" x 4" (colour)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of individuals posing with Queen Elizabeth II. Fred McGuinness is standing behind the Queen.
Notes
Behind the photograph is a letter dated 15 November 1984 to Fred McGuinness, Brandon, Manitoba, from Michael B. Decter, Clerk of the Executive Council, Cabinet Secretary, re: Her Majesty's Visit to Manitoba
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Queen Elizabeth II
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
McGuinness oversize storage drawer (1-2015)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
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Pencil sketch of Fred McGuinness

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1990s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Artist: Dacquiso
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.211
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1990s
Physical Description
8.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Scan is a pencil sketch of Fred McGuinness
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
McGuinness oversize storage drawer (1-2015)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
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