Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.68

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

post-1888

Physical Description

4.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Matting is bent and has a thumbtack hole.

History / Biographical

According to G.F. Barker (Brandon: A City, 1977, 291), William (Billy) Muir worked at Coombs & Stewart's on Pacific Avenue until he opened his own grocery store in 1888. The shop was located at 143-6th Street, Brandon, and was demolished for a parking lot in 1952.

Custodial History

Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the "Wm. Muir General Grocer" building on 6th Street. Two men pose in the doorway of the store. The man on the left is likely William Muir. Barrels are lined on the boardwalk in front of the store. Apples and mason jars can be seen in the shop's windows.

Notes

Front of photograph reads: Sixth Street between Rosser - Princess. Back of photograph reads: Billy Muir's Store, 143 6th Street Brandon - 57 years in business in this location. An address label affixed to the back of the mat reads: Mrs. James Strath, Box 421, Souris, Man.

Name Access

Coombs & Stewart

Pacific Avenue

6th Street

Wm. Muir General Grocer

Subject Access

Pioneers

general stores

building exteriors

store exteriors

grocery stores

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1E18

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.94

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1881-1882

Physical Description

9.25" x 6.25" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Corners of photograph mat are bent. Picture is cracked.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows an early view of Brandon's 6th Street in the 1880s. The Winter & O'Neail Groceries & Provisions and James Smart Hardware storefronts have been photographed. A street sign designating 6th Street can be seen below the Winter & O'Neail sign. A horse and cart is parked in front of the grocery store. A number of men wearing hats and jackets are standing along the boardwalk while posing for the picture. Lumber/timber saws are displayed in teh windows of the hardware store.

Notes

Front of photograph reads: 6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, 1881-1882, Entrance [to Winter & O'Neail] corner of Rosser Ave & 6th Street.

Name Access

James Smart Hardware store

Winter & O'Neail Groceries and Provisions

6th Street

Subject Access

downtown

hardware stores

Pioneers

dry goods

street scenes

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

grocery stores

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.91

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1917-1919]

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (colour)

Material Details

postcard

History / Biographical

According to Russ Gourluck (Silver Screens on the Prairie, Winnipeg: Great Plains Publications, 2012, 26), the Orpheum Theatre was in operation from 1917 to 1920 when it then became the Willis Theatre.

Scope and Content

Postcard shows the 100 block of 10th Street facing north. The CPR train station can be seen at the end of 10th Street. The sign for the Rex Cafe is visible on the west side of 10th Street. On the east side of 10th Street, billboards for Campbell & Campbell furniture are visible as well as signs for Pianos and the Orpheum Theatre. Motorists and cyclists share the road. Street car tracks run the length of 10th Street.

Notes

Postcard was manufactured by T.B. [Tichnor Brothers, Inc., 1908-1987] Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Name Access

10th Street

CPR Station

Orpheum Theatre

Rex Cafe

Campbell & Campbell

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

street scenes

building exteriors

store exteriors

automobiles

Transportation

street cars

bicycles

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I5

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[191-?]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Streetcar by Clements Drug Store

Notes

[View of Rosser Avenue looking west from 9th Street. P.E. 03/07/09.]

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.22

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

9.75" x 7.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

photograph is torn and has scotch tape residue

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the exterior of the Royal George Hotel located at 142-6th Street, Brandon. Striped awnings cover the second and third storey windows of the hotel. Dogs roam the sidewalk in front of the hotel. Advertisements cover the fence adjacent to the hotel and include: Fort McMurray town site settlement; Mortgage sale for city property; Starland Theatre featuring Miss Amy Lawrence, Soprano; Sherman Theatre; 15th Annual Horticultural Exhibition

Notes

Date ascertained from 15th Annual Horticultural Exhibition advertisement posted on fence adjacent to hotel. Address obtained from Henderson's Brandon City Directory for 1913.

Name Access

Royal George Hotel

Starland Theatre

Sherman Theatre

Horticultural Exhibition

6th Street

Subject Access

hotels

building exteriors

advertising

dogs

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I7

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1921

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Streetcar on Rosser Avenue

Notes

Note the sign advertising a Spring sale of shoes at Knowlton's Boot Shop

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Knowlton's Shoe Store

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

shoe stores

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA19(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1977

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Aerial view of Brandon's core area

Notes

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA19(1) and CA19(2).]

Name Access

Aerial View of Core Area

Subject Access

downtowns

aerial photography

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA19(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1977

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Aerial view of Brandon's core area

Notes

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA19(1) and CA19(2).]

Name Access

Aerial View of Core Area

Subject Access

downtowns

aerial photography

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D2a

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[196-?]

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

City Hall, Brandon

Notes

Including CKX studio & Prince Edward Hotel sign.

[Mr. Stuckey did not file or number this negative. We have integrated it into the collection.]

Name Access

Brandon City Hall

Prince Edward Hotel

CKX Television

Subject Access

public buildings

city halls

hotels

television stations

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D16

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1914

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

City Market, Including Winter Fair Buildings and Streetcars

Notes

Located on the 500 block of 10th Street

from Manitoba Archives

Name Access

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

City Market

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

exhibitions

fairs

streetcars

Arenas

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1FA8

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

December 8, 1972

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Security Building Fire

Notes

The Security Building was built in 1918.

Name Access

Security Building Fire

Subject Access

fires

Brandon Fires

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1K6

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Municipal Railway construction

Notes

Looking south at the intersection of 10th Street and Rosser Avenue.

From Brandon Sun

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Brandon Early Construction Scenes

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1K7

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Municipal Railway construction

Notes

Looking east from the intersection of 10th Street and Rosser Avenue.

From Brandon Sun

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Brandon Early Construction Scenes

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1PC7(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1979

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Canadian Northern Railway (became Canadian National Railways) station on Ninth Street.

Notes

Image from a combined copy negative by LAS.

[View of south side of station and hotel, facing Ninth Street. P.E.]

Name Access

Prince Edward Hotel

CNR Station

Canadian Northern Railway

Subject Access

railway stations

hotels

Brandon hotels

Canadian National Railways in Brandon - Early

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1PC7(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1979

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Canadian Northern Railway (became Canadian National Railways) station on Ninth Street.

Notes

Image from a combined copy negative by LAS.

[View of the south side of station and hotel, and former station platform (left side). P.E.]

Name Access

Prince Edward Hotel

CNR Station

Canadian Northern Railway

Subject Access

railway stations

hotels

Brandon hotels

Canadian National Railways in Brandon - Early

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1HA16

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19-]

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

[Since its construction, this industrial chemical plant has been known as Hooker Chemicals, Canadian Occidental Chemicals, and Nexen Chemicals Canada. It is currently operated by Canexus Chemicals Canada. P.E. 03/07/09]

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Hooker Chemicals

Name Access

Hooker Chemicals

Canadian Occidental Chemicals

Subject Access

chemicals

industrial chemicals

Brandon Industries

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I2

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1913

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Opening of the Brandon Municipal Railway.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Municipal Railway streetcars on 10th Street

Notes

Note Winter Fair building (located on the 500 block of 10th Street) in background.

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I3

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1913

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Municipal Railway streetcar passing the Winter Fair building (located on the 500 block of 10th Street).

Notes

JM 57.

[This negative was produced using a previously published image. P.E. 03/07/09.]

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Clark J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I4

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1913

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

This negative provides an excellent view of Rosser Avenue (looking east from 10th Street) in the early 20th century, and shows one of the first runs for Brandon's streetcar system.

This image was used as the cover image for Lee Clark's Brandon's Politics & Politicians.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Streetcar on Rosser Avenue

Notes

Negative is a copy made from a 8" x 10" negative.

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1I6

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[191-?]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Streetcar on Rosser Avenue

Notes

[View of Rosser Avenue looking west from 7th Street.

Note the Syndicate Block on left side of photo. P.E. 06/07/09.]

Name Access

Brandon Municipal Railway

Subject Access

public transit

streetcars

Brandon Street Railway

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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