Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.67

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1881

Physical Description

6.5" x 5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Photograph is stained and water damaged. A newspaper clipping about William (Billy) Muir is glued to the top left hand corner of the mat. The image is exfoliated in the right hand corner. The negative has been reverse printed.

History / Biographical

Coombs & Stewart opened the first general store in Brandon in 1881, which was located on 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. According to G.F. Barker (Brandon: A City, 1977, 291), William (Billy) Muir worked at the store until he opened his own grocery store in 1888.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Coombs & Stewart general store located on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 6th Street. A group of men pose in front of the wood-framed store.

Notes

Back of photograph reads: One of first stores in Brandon, Coombs...[?]

Name Access

Coombs & Stewart

Pacific Avenue

6th Street

Wm. Muir General Grocer

Subject Access

Pioneers

general stores

building exteriors

store exteriors

horses

grocery stores

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1E13

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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

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA27(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 13, 1977

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

Houses and businesses located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

George Strange

Gidding's Grocery

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

grocery stores

beauty salons

barber shops

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

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

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA27(4)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 13, 1977

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

Houses and businesses located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

George Strange

Gidding's Grocery

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

grocery stores

beauty salons

barber shops

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

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

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B63

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

after 1954

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of Brandon Packers' Laurel brand ham products.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64a

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1957

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image shows the exterior of Brandon Packers.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64b

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1957

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of the exterior of Brandon Packers.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64j(1) to (3)

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1957

Physical Description

3 negatives - each 1.5" x 1" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Images of possible Brandon Packers office space and executives/employees.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64l

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

after 1954

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of three men in a Brandon Packers meat locker.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64m

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

after 1954

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image shows Brandon Packers - exterior.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B64k

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1957

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of packages of Brandon Packers' Laurel Brand ham, bacon and wieners.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon Packers

Subject Access

meats

pork

grocery trade

displays

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129n

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of the A.E. McKenzie Building under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129o

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of the A.E. McKenzie Building under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129p

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of Flora Cowan Hall under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129q

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of Flora Cowan Hall under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129r

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of Darrach Hall under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129s

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1960

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of the A.E. McKenzie Building under construction.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

construction of buildings

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.B129i

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

September 9, 1959

Physical Description

5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image taken at the groundbreaking ceremony for the A.E. McKenzie Building.

Name Access

CKX Television

Brandon College

Subject Access

public buildings

colleges

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.A40a

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1969

Physical Description

1.5" x 1" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of the A&W sign and building.

Name Access

CKX Television

A&W

Subject Access

television broadcasting

food services

signs and signboards

restaurants

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Item Number

11-2010.A40b

Accession Number

11-2010

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1969

Physical Description

1.5" x 1" (b/w)

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

The A&W Drive-In was located on the south side of Victoria Avenue between 24th and 25th Street.

Custodial History

See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Image of A&W Drive-In.

Name Access

CKX Television

A&W

Subject Access

television broadcasting

food services

signs and signboards

restaurants

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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