Photograph shows a flock of chickens in a fenced in yard. A black rooster can be seen standing amongst the hens. These chickens might be the General Haig breed raised by William Frederick McGuinness and Kerr.
Photograph shows a flock of white chickens in a fenced yard.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: St. Marys, Ont, A little of flock of White Cochin bonts? taken at six months old, bred and owned by Wm. Blanchard, St. Mary's Ont. Addressed to H.F.M.G., 337-17th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.
Given to Fred McGuinness by George Creighton, 1980?
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two men seated in a sleigh pulled by two oxen. Behind the men is a wooden building with a M.H. & L Co. Ltd. sign on its side.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: 7.3.80. file family letters. picture of dad's store at Hamiota. M.H.& L. > Manitoba Hardware & Lumber Co. George Creighton gave me this. McG.