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Race track at Exhibition Grounds, Brandon, Man.

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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
20-2009.90
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1910
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.5" (colour)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
Postcard has been issued. Corners are worn.
Scope and Content
Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.
Notes
The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.
Name Access
Brandon Fairgrounds
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities
race tracks
horse racing
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Franklin Wait Sweet

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4391
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1923
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Weekes
Description Level
Item
Series Number
9
Item Number
BUPC 9.34
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1923
Physical Description
10.5" x13" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph was the possession of Brandon College and Brandon University from the era of Dr. Sweet's tenure as President of Brandon College.
Scope and Content
Presidential portratit of Dr. Franklin Wait Sweet.
Notes
This print is also part of the Brandon University Art Collection accession no. 0106.
Name Access
Franklin Wait Sweet
Franklin W Sweet
Franklin Sweet
Subject Access
Brandon College President
Storage Range
Oversize drawer 4
Related Material
A body of Dr. Sweet's personal papers are held in the S.J. McKee Archives at RG 1 MG 1.1.2
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