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Western Motors Ltd., Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.33
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Anglo gas station is part of the car shop, which sells GM, Chevrolet, and Oldsmobiles. Hutchings' Drugs is on the ground floor of the Hughes Building on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess. Manufacturers Life occupies the second storey.
Name Access
Western Motors Ltd.
Hutchings Drugs
Hughes Building
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
car lots
drug stores
garages
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Eileen McFadden's Purse in H. Hut Library Office

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
August, 1960
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.1.8
Item Number
1.1.8
Date Range
August, 1960
Physical Description
colour, 7.6 cm X 7.6 cm
Scope and Content
Eileen McFadden's purse, spirits bottle used for Methyl hydrate. H. Hut, Library Office, preparation to move
Name Access
H. Hut
Eileen McFadden
Subject Access
Library Office
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College Librarian's Office

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
March, 1961
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.1.20 A&B
Item Number
1.1.20 A&B
Date Range
March, 1961
Physical Description
b/w, A: 18.5 cm x 12.8 cm; B: 24.5 cm x 19 cm
Scope and Content
A: College Librarian's office as initially furnished and arranged looking out onto the Reading Room. B: College Librarian's Office, main Floor Library, 2nd Floor Library and Arts Building L. to R. Donald Axford, Cora Fisher, John Shushelnitsky, Colleen Anderson, Bill Peters, Eileen McFadden. Meeting with students of the International Relations Club
Name Access
Donald Axford
Cora Fisher
John Shushelnitsky
Colleen Anderson
Bill Peters
Eileen McFadden.
Subject Access
Librarian's Office
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College Librarian's Office #2

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1961
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.1.21 A&B
Item Number
1.1.21 A&B
Date Range
c. 1961
Physical Description
b/w, A: 18.5 cm x 12.8 cm; B: 24.5 cm x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Original office furnishings of College Librarian's Office. L. to R. Barbara Ritchie (library staff), Ray Hegion (Library Staff), Professor Norma E. Walmsley (poli. sci., Chairman, Faculty Library Committee), Eileen McFadden (College Librarian), Lee Finch (Library Staff)
Name Access
Barbara Ritchie; Ray Hegion; Norma E. Walmsley; Eileen McFadden; Lee Finch
Subject Access
Librarian's Office
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Western Motors at southwest corner 10th and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1955
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.37
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1955
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. To the west of the car dealership/garage is the Greyhound Bus Station and its Maxwell House Cafe as well as the court house.
Name Access
Greyhound
Western Motors Ltd.
Princess Avenue
Maxwell House Grill
Court House
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
winter
bus depots
garages
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Wheat City Business College Hockey Club

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.69
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #67
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is water stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 10 men, eight whom are wearing sweaters with the letters WCBC appliqued across the chest. The goalie is seated in a wodden chair and wears his goalie pads and skates. The four other players in the front row are also wearing skates and have their hockey sticks.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph mat reads: Wheat City Business College Hockey Club, 1912
Name Access
Wheat City Business College
Subject Access
portraits
Hockey
sports people & activities
team sports
team photos
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1950
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.E.6
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
3.25" x 4.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Graduation portrait of Bill Eames, class of 1950.
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Bill Turner interview

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Part Of
Music and the Brandon community collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
electronic records
Date Range
July 7 2015
Accession Number
8-2015
Part Of
Music and the Brandon community collection
Creator
Richard Bee
Description Level
Item
Item Number
8-2015.5a
Accession Number
8-2015
GMD
electronic records
Date Range
July 7 2015
Physical Description
1 audio file (1:26:40)
Material Details
WAV file
History / Biographical
The interview was conducted by Richard Bee in the office of Bill Turner at 880 CKLQ AM/94.7 STAR FM radio station on July 7, 2015. The interview was created for the class Advanced Topics in Oral History for the project Music in the Brandon Community.
Custodial History
Item was in Richard Bee's possession until he donated it to the McKee Archives in 2015.
Scope and Content
Item is an oral history interview with Bill Turner discussing his life, his radio career and community in Brandon.
Repro Restriction
The SJ McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Music and the Brandon community collection and as such is providing access to this item for educational and research purposes only. To publish, copy or otherwise use this item, written permission must be obtained from the SJ McKee Archives. Any issues arising from the use of an item is the responsibility of the persons desiring to use the item, as is the securing of any necessary permissions for use.
Audio Tracks
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Nina Koyakevich and Bill Bridgett

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c 1965
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1.2
Item Number
1.2.30
Other Numbers
Formerly 10.3.2
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c 1965
Physical Description
5.75" x 4.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Awards and Scholarships. Nina Koyakevich, Bill Bridgett (?)
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Hughes & Co. Lumber, founding members

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.63
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #56
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 10 men wearing heavy coats posing in front of Hughes & Co. Lumber located at 152 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Founders of Hughes
Name Access
Hughes & Co. Lumber
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Strathcona Block, H.Lamontagne & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.64
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #64
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive side is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the recently constructed Strathcona Block. H. Lamontagne & Co. Ltd., Wholesale, occupies the ground floor. Scaffolding is suspended from the north side of the building. Buildings have yet to be erected to the north and south sides of the Strathcona Block.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
H. Lamontange & Co.
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Bill Turner interview tape log

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Part Of
Music and the Brandon community collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
electronic records
Date Range
Summer 2015
Accession Number
8-2015
Bee Date of Interview: 2015-07-07 Interview Location: Office of Bill Turner at 880 CKLQ AM/94.7
Part Of
Music and the Brandon community collection
Creator
Richard Bee
Description Level
Item
Item Number
8-2015.5b
Accession Number
8-2015
GMD
electronic records
Date Range
Summer 2015
Physical Description
5 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
A tape log was created by Richard Bee for each of the interviews he conducted as part of the Music and the Brandon community project.
Custodial History
Item was in Richard Bee's possession until he donated it to the McKee Archives in 2015.
Scope and Content
Item is the tape log Richard Bee created for his interview with Bill Turner. The log provides a time breakdown for the interview, along with more details about the subjects discussed.
Repro Restriction
The SJ McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Music and the Brandon community collection and as such is providing access to this item for educational and research purposes only. To publish, copy or otherwise use this item, written permission must be obtained from the SJ McKee Archives. Any issues arising from the use of an item is the responsibility of the persons desiring to use the item, as is the securing of any necessary permissions for use.
Documents

8-2015.5b_Bill Turner log2.pdf

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Motor Mart, Sioux City, Iowa

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.70
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #68
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
8.5" x 6.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Matting is torn, photo is scratched
History / Biographical
The Motor Mart Building in Sioux City, Iowa, is listed on the United States National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The State Historical Society of Iowa submitted the application in 1993. The building is an architectural example of the Commercial Style of the late 19th and early 20th Century American Movement designed by E.J. Henriques and C.F. Lytle Co. The building has a concrete foundation, brick walls, and a concrete roof. The Turner Mushroom System, a patented structural system involving a poured reinforced concrete framed, was used in the construction of the building. (Source: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form [online], focus.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/93000330.pdf)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a four-storey brick building, with a large showroom on the main floor. Inside, automobiles can be seen on display. Banners in the store windows read White Moon. The photograph was taken at night and exterior lights decorate the building.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Motor Mart, Sioux City, Ia., Lytle [?] Co. Archts., Mushroom Sys. truout.
Subject Access
Transportation
automobiles
motor cars
car lots
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Royal North-West Mounted Police

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Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 23, 1919
Part Of
RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
BAPC 2.15
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 23, 1919
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Brandon Armoury is located at the southwest corner of Victoria Avenue and 11th Street.
Custodial History
Donated by Ron Brown.
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of the Royal North-West Mounted Police C squadron returned from World War I. The photo was taken at the Brandon Armoury where the squadron was housed before being restationed.
Notes
Information on the photo was taken from G.F. Barker's Brandon: A City (p. 200).
Name Access
Brandon Armoury
World War I
First World War
Great War
Royal North-West Mounted Police
Subject Access
police officers
armouries
Storage Location
BAPC photograph drawer
Images
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (1)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.3
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue and the rear of buildings facing 200 block on 9th Street. The business in foreground is Thunderbird Bowl. The rear of the Brandon Inn is in the background.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
10th Street
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
bowling
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (2)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.4
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of downtown Brandon from the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Thunderbird Bowl is in the foreground. Painted advertisements on the sides of buildings include: The Mitrou's Cafe and Tea Room and Brandon Musical Supply Ltd. Vehicles parked on 10th Street are facing north.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
Mitrou Building
Brandon Musical Supply Ltd.
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (3)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.5
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing east. In the background the following Brandon businesses can be seen: back of the Brandon Inn, B/A gas station, The Princess Cafe, and the Central Fire Hall.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Princess Cafe
Central Fire Station
B/A Service Station
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Strand Theatre, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.7
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. The Strand Theatre marquee shows "Gidget" starring Sandra Dee and Cliff Robertson. Other businesses in the Strand Block include: Ted Heming Jewellers, Waddell's, and Metropolitan Life.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Gidget," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre
Name Access
Strand Theatre
Ted Heming Jewellers
Waddell's
Metropolitan Life
Subject Access
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Architect's drawing of proposed Federal Building, Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Shillinglaw, Brandon architect
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.44
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Physical Description
6.75" x 4.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Architect's drawing of the proposed Federal Building on Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets, Brandon, Manitoba.
Name Access
Federal Building
Walter Shillinglaw
Subject Access
downtowns
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
architecture
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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East side 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.6
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8"x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an east side of 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue. Visible businesses include: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, McKenzie Seeds, Clement Block, Mitrou's Cafe and Tea Room, and Brandon Musical Supply Ltd. Vehicles parked on 10th Street are facing north.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Pittsburgh Paint & Glass
Strand Theatre
Trans Canada Credit Loans
Ted Heming Jewellers
Carlton Cafe
McKenzie Seeds
Clement Block
Mitrou Building
Brandon Musical Supply Ltd.
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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