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Billy Muir's car c.1910

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1910
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.65
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1910
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
History / Biographical
William "Billy" Muir came to Brandon in 1881 where he worked at the Coombs & Stewart general store. He became the proprietor of Brandon's first grocery store located on 138-6th Street. The building was demolished in 1952 (see Brandon Daily Sun 04 September 1952). According to correspondence in the McGuinness collection (see McG 1.2 File 22), Dr. Matheson brought the first car to Brandon, which he later sold to Muir. A note in McGuinness' papers (see McG 1.2 File 53) identifies the first motor car as a Hupmobile, which was purported to have arrived in Brandon in 1905. The Hupp Motor Car Company, however, is reported to have manufactured Hupmobiles between 1909 and 1940. Mrs. (Jessie) R.M. Coombs was Allena Strath's (nee Coombs) mother.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard shows a woman, identified as Mrs. (Jessie) Robert M. Coombs, seated behind the wheel of a motor car.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Mother Mrs. R. [Robert] M. Coombs in Billy Muir's car, Brandon around 1908
Name Access
Billy Muir
William Muir
Mrs. Robert M. Coombs
Jessie Coombs
Wm. Muir General Grocer
Subject Access
Transportation
cars
automobiles
motor cars
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Prince Edward Hotel viewbook postcard

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Ottawa
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.190
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
Postcard is water damaged on back and ripped
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a southwest view of the Prince Edward Hotel and train station.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Prince Edward Hotel, Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
downtown
street scenes
Transportation
train stations
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
store exteriors
hotels
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 photos
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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
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Prince Edward Hotel demolition

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA24(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
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
Southeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Ave. Showing: Prince Edward Hotel being demolished, part of Imperial Oil Building, new construction for corner building.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
hotels
demolition
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 3 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA24(1), CA24(2) and CA24(3).]
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Prince Edward Hotel demolition

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA24(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
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
Southeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Ave. Showing: Prince Edward Hotel being demolished, part of Imperial Oil Building, new construction for corner building.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
hotels
demolition
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 3 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA24(1), CA24(2) and CA24(3).]
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Prince Edward Hotel demolition

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA24(3)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
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
Southeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Ave. Showing: Prince Edward Hotel being demolished, part of Imperial Oil Building, new construction for corner building.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
hotels
demolition
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 3 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA24(1), CA24(2) and CA24(3).]
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Brandon street cars in front of Winter Fair Building on 10th Street

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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
20-2009.64
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
Postcard is discoloured around the edges
History / Biographical
According to the Brandon Daily Sun (07 May 1913), the first three street cars (Nos. 10, 9, and 7) arrived in Brandon on the evening of May 6, 1913. The cars were shipped via Canadian National Rail to Brandon from Winnipeg and stored at the railway siding on McTavish Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets. The daily paper (15 May 1915) reported that a test run for the street cars was scheduled for May 16, 1913. The City Clerk published a public notice in the paper (29 May 1913) announcing the formal opening of the "Brandon Municipal Street Raily" for on Monday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at city hall where the cars would be displayed.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard depicts three municipal street cars parked on the 10th Street tracks in front of the Winter Fair Building. In front of the cars are a group of men wearing suits, hats, and top coats. Two automobiles are parked alongside the street cars. According to Archivist Emeritus Tom Mitchell, the group of men are members of the Brandon Municipal Street Railway Committee. The chairman of the committee, Harry Cater, can be seen in the center-left of the group wearing a watch fob. The committee had assembled for a test run of the street car service, which the Brandon Daily Sun reported to have occured on Sunday, May 16, 1913.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: First Street Car in Brandon in front of Winter Fair building 1910.
Name Access
Brandon Municipal Railway
Winter Fair Building
Harry Cater
10th Street
Subject Access
street cars
Transportation
cars
automobiles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1I2
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George and Mary Porterfield

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.78
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.25" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph given to Fred McGuinness by Helen Turner
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a man - George Porterfield - and woman - Mary Porterfield - posing with a vehicle on a farm property.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Taken in the Summer at one of the neighbour homes George & myself. Note attached to the back of the photograph reads: George & Mary got married on June 6th 1923 and lived on the farm. This is their first car.
Name Access
George Porterfield
Subject Access
Transportation
automobiles
motor cars
farms
rural life
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
McG 1.2 file 20
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Horse team in front of Grand Union Hotel

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.28
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
4" x 3" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a team of six horses attached to a sleigh in front the Grandon Union Hotel on the corner of 10th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.27 and 20-2009.29.
Name Access
Grand Union Hotel
10th Street
Subject Access
Transportation
horses
sleighs
hotels
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Horse team in front of Grand Union Hotel

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13719
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.29
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
4" x 3" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a team of six horses attached to a sleigh in front the Grandon Union Hotel on the corner of 10th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.27 and 20-2009.28.
Name Access
Grand Union Hotel
10th Street
Subject Access
Transportation
horses
sleighs
hotels
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1903?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AH1
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1903?]
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
Auto Rally in front of Empire Hotel
Notes
from Brandon Sun collection
Name Access
Auto Rally
Subject Access
automobiles
cars
Brandon sports people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1908
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AH1a
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1908
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
Auto Rally in front of Empire Hotel
Notes
later than AH1
Name Access
Auto Rally
Subject Access
automobiles
cars
Brandon sports people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Early MacArthur & Son Ltd. Truck

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[194-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1H21
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[194-?]
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
An early MacArthur & Son Ltd. truck
Notes
One of their first semi-trailers
Photo courtesy of Dave MacArthur
Name Access
MacArthur & Son Ltd.
MacArthur Transportation Co. Ltd.
Subject Access
businesses
Transportation
trucking
Brandon Industries
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Tenth Street looking towards CPR Station, Brandon, Man.

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1917-1919]
Accession Number
20-2009
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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International Peace Garden grand opening 1932

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.87
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The International Peace Garden is situated on the international border between Manitoba and North Dakota, adjacent to the Canadian Border Services Boissevain port of entry and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency's Dunseith port of entry. The dedication for the International Peace Garden was held on July 14, 1932. It was estimated that 50,000 people were in attendance on opening day. The park is 9.5-square kilometers or 3.54-square miles.
Custodial History
Pictures were sent to Fred McGuinness in 1970 from E.M. Bergson of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the crowded parking lot at the International Peace Garden's 1932 dedication ceremony. People mill amongst the automobiles and tents can be seen in the background.
Notes
The back of the photograph is stamped: Enameloid Velox Print by the Jul 27 1932, Chicago Postal Photo Supplies, Regina, Sask.
Name Access
International Peace Garden
North Dakota
Subject Access
gardens
parks
Transportation
automobiles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1L3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
The renovated Pacific Hotel became the New Pacific Hotel in 1904.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Ox team and Wagon by the New Pacific Hotel
Notes
2nd from left: H.L. Power.
Oxen had already been replaced as motive power, however this team was maintained as a showpiece.
Photo believed to be a publicity stunt for the hotel.
Original photo loaned by Mrs. Selbie.
Name Access
Ox Team & Wagon
Pacific Hotel
Subject Access
Transportation
Ox wagons
Brandon hotels
Brandon Transportation (other than rail)
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Horse team in front of Brandon Sun

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.27
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
4" x 3" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a team of six horses attached to a sleigh in front of the Brandon Sun building on 10th Street.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.28 and 20-2009.29.
Name Access
Brandon Sun
10th Street
Subject Access
Transportation
horses
sleighs
newspapers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Brandon Municipal Railway car in winter

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.179
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
3.75" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Image submitted to Fred McGuinness by T. Horobin of Brandon
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a man, perhaps an engineer standing next to a Brandon Municipal Railway car covered in snow. A Brandon Municipal Railway token/tag is affixed to the image.
Name Access
Brandon Municipal Railway
Subject Access
streetcars
street cars
Transportation
winter
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 File 9
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AH6
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
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
Early Hockey Team
Notes
Source: A. Gurba
Name Access
Early Hockey Team
Subject Access
recreational activities
sports
team sports
Hockey
Brandon sports people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Early Brandon Team

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AH6b
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-?]
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
Early Brandon team of 10 "M", Davidson & Gowen, Brandon
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put 3 negatives in the same envelope, numbering them AH6b, AH6c, and AH6d. We have separated them, keeping his original numbering. We suspect that all three negatives display Brandon lacrosse teams, although negatives AH6b and AH6d are not identified as such.]
Name Access
Early Brandon Team
Subject Access
recreational activities
sports
team sports
lacrosse
Brandon sports people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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