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

20-2009.67

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

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1C8

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[between 1913 and 1915]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

The Sherman Theatre (on right), originally named the Princess, was renamed the Orphium Theatre when it was destroyed by fire ca. 1920.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street, including Sherman Theatre

Notes

Date determination: Streetcars began operation 1913, Hughes Block (built 1916) not yet in place.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

butcher shops

Brandon Street Scenes Before 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

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

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Clark J. Smith (?)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1C13

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[ca. 1920]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

July 12 Orange Lodge parade in progress; Shows that there was a building in what was for many years, a small vacant lot behind the Bank of Montreal; Campbell & Campbell building and Security Block. Davidson (photography) Studio on awning - became Henfries studio and, in 1923, Jerrets' Studio.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

100 Block of Tenth Street

Notes

Probably taken from Strathcona Block

Creator provided by Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

organizations

fraternities

public ceremonies

parades

Brandon Street Scenes Before 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

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA2(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

June 27, 1963

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

Views from roof of Alexandra Block showing the 100 block of 10th Street, east side.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Canadian Pacific Telegraphs

Thunderbird Bowl

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

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 5 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA2(1) to CA2(5).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street from Rosser Avenue. Alexandra Block, built by Hughes & Co. (1904).

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Kresge

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street from Princess Avenue.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(3)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street, east side.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Strand Theatre

Trans Canada Credit

Hemming Jewellers

Richardson Securities of Canada

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(4)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street from roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(5)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street from roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(7)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street, east side.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Barclay's Shoe Store

Carleton Cafe

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(8)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

100 block of Tenth Street, east side, from Princess Avenue.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Pittsburgh Paint and Glass

O. Stark and Son Sporting Goods

Country Music Centre

Singer

Trans Canada Credit

Strand Theatre

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(6)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

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

Photograph of Bottomley's, located on the 100 block of Tenth Street, taken from the roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Bottomley's

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

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 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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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(3)

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

Buildings and businesses on the west side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

laundries

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

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.36

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 the Greyhound Bus Depot at 11th Street and Princess Avenue. Western Motors, Wheelers Esso Station, and the Prince Edward Hotel are visible along the south side of Princess Avenue. Traffic is travelling one-way on Princess Avenue.

Name Access

Greyhound

Western Motors Ltd.

Esso

Prince Edward Hotel

Princess Avenue

11th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

hotels

garages

bus depots

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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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(1)

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

Barber and beauty shop located on the east side of the 600 block of 10th Street.

Name Access

600 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

businesses

merchants

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

Series Number

H

Item Number

11-2010.H8b

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 the southside of the 1100 block of Rosser Avenue in winter. Visible are O.L. Harwood Ltd., the Key Kafe and Northern Auto Parts. The Perth's building, located in the 1200 block, can be seen on the righthand side in the background. A number of vehicles, a pedestrian and a man shovelling snow are also visible.

Name Access

CKX

O.L. Harwood Ltd.

Key Kafe

Northern Auto Parts

Perth's

Rosser Avenue

11th Street

Subject Access

street scenes

downtown

winter

building exteriors

real estate brokers

insurance agents

cafes

restaurants

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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Part Of

CKX fonds

Creator

CKX

Description Level

Item

Series Number

H

Item Number

11-2010.H8a

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 the southside of the 1000 and 1100 block of Rosser Avenue looking east in winter. Visible in the foregraound are O.L. Harwood Ltd., and the Key Kafe. Buildings in the 1000 block include: the Imperial Bank of Canada, the original Post Office and Federal Building and the original Merchants Bank. A number of pedestrians are also visible, as are Christmas decorations on the streetlights and telephone poles.

Name Access

CKX

O.L. Harwood Ltd.

Key Kafe

Rosser Avenue

11th Street

Subject Access

street scenes

downtown

winter

building exteriors

real estate brokers

insurance agents

cafes

restaurants

banks

Storage Location

CKX fonds - 2010 accessions

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