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Harlem in Havana - troop

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.139
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a band and dance troop. Centre stage are a couple dressed in white.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14070
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.140
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14071
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.141
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers. A man leaps over his female dance partner who is partially seated in the splits.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14073
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.143
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Custodial History
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band and dance troop. A pair of drummers are featured at centre stage.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - soloist

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14074
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.144
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band backing up a male soloist wearing tattered clothes.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - piano

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14075
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.145
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a musician at a keyboard while a female dancer sits atop the piano. The Harlem in Havana band is in the background.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - trio

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14076
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.146
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a trio of dancers at centre stage. The Harlem in Havana band is in the background.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
Show Less
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.147
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 15 dancers wearing elaborate headdresses, bikini tops, and long skirts.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
Show Less
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.148
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 15 dancers wearing elaborate headdresses, bikini tops, and long skirts.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1993
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
4
Item Number
4.136
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
4" x 6" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bobcat Roy Cousins (#50) in a game against the Manitoba Bison in the B.U. gymnasium.
Name Access
Roy Cousins
Subject Access
basketball
team sports
Images
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.155
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers career spanned radio, television, and film.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of Roy Rogers wearing his trademark white cowboy hat and fringed western shirt.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Roy Rogers with Tommy Douglas

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.156
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers' career spanned radio, television, and film. 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 Tommy Douglas and Roy Rogers smiling together and holding cowboy hats.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Tommy Douglas
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
hats
politicians & civil servants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
City of Toronto Archives Fonds 1257
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Roy Rogers with Tommy Douglas

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14087
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.157
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers' career spanned radio, television, and film. 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 Tommy Douglas and Roy Rogers smiling together and wearing cowboy hats. It appears that Douglas is presenting Douglas with a new cowboy hat.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Tommy Douglas
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
hats
politicians & civil servants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
City of Toronto Archives Fonds 1257
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Roy Rogers with Tommy Douglas

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14088
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.158
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers' career spanned radio, television, and film. 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 Tommy Douglas and Roy Rogers smiling together and wearing cowboy hats. It appears that Douglas is presenting Douglas with a new cowboy hat.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Tommy Douglas
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
hats
politicians & civil servants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
City of Toronto Archives Fonds 1257
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Earl Haig Orchestra

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14001
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1930
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.71
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1930
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is stamped on the back
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of young students holding violins standing on the steps in front of Earl Haig School.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Edith (Harden) Lepard, Russell Scott, Phyllis Howick, Miss Brown (conductor), Orville Studen, Pete Teresko, Beth McLean, and Andy Teva. "Earl Haig Orchestra" 1930.
Name Access
Earl Haig School
Edith Harden
Subject Access
music education
musical clubs
musicians
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
See McG 9 1-2015.72
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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Earl Haig Orchestra

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14002
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1930]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.72
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1930]
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is stamped on the back
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of young students holding violins standing on the lawn in front of Earl Haig School. One musician holds a trophy or plaque.
Notes
Students in this photograph are consistent with another in this collection (1-2015.71), Edith (Harden) Lepard, Russell Scott, Phyllis Howick, Orville Studen, Pete Teresko, Beth McLean, and Andy Teva.
Name Access
Earl Haig School
Edith Harden
Subject Access
music education
musical clubs
musicians
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
See McG 1-2015.71
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
Images
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1938
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Jerrett's
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.B.17
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1938
Physical Description
2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph donated by Marion Stone '40.
Scope and Content
Portrait of student Betty Brown. View is east from the front lawn where Brown is standing. Houses on the east side of 18th Street are visible.
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Students show support for the War Measures Act

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions1526
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
5
File Number
5.3.54B
Item Number
5.3.54B
Date Range
c. 1970
Physical Description
b/w, 8" x 9"
Scope and Content
Brandon University students support the enactment of the War Measures Act by Prime Minister Trudeau. Sign reads: “ Re: (War Measures Act) In Support of P.M. Trudeau Actions, Get Your Name on This Telegram”
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Dominion Fair 1913 - Patterson's animal show attraction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13725
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.35
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. Attractions include: the largest snake in captivity, California Orange Juice stand, Patterson's Animal Trainer Show.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Education Class puts on a puppet show for Pre-School Children

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions3053
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.5.37
Item Number
6.5.37
Date Range
November 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
Jerry Wishert's Education Class puts on a puppet show for Pre-School Children
Notes
3 photos
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