Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.35

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.9" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9.9" x 8")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Group portrait of what may be a family reunion or wedding anniversary celebration. There are some potted plants and a coupld of photographs placed in front of the group. The woman seated in the wooden chair towards the centre of the image is wearing a corsage.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: G. Marr Studio, Strathroy, ON

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.49

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #51

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1880s

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Adhesive on back of photograph

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a multi-generational group of people standing outside in front of a wood-framed home. Individuals may possibly belong to the Hughes family.

Notes

Photograph stamped on the back: from the G. Marr Studio, Photos, Views, Frames, Crayon Portraits, &c., Strathroy, Ontario.

Subject Access

family portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.67

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1800s]

Physical Description

20" x 15" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows an elderly couple posing for a formal portrait. The woman is wearing a black crepe dress. The man, who is bearded but not mustached, is wearing a black jacket.

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Mrs. L. O'Neil?

Subject Access

portraits

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.68

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #66

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1868

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a group of 14 individuals scattered throughout a yard of a two-storey brick home with an extension. An elderly woman can be seen a wheelchair. Four women are wearing white gowns with long sleeves.

Notes

Writing on the front corner of the photograph reads: 1868

Subject Access

portraits

residences

building exteriors

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Martel's, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.57

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #58

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1906-1910]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows two wooden grain silos on a farm property. One silo appears to be recently constructed.

Notes

Photograph dated based on period Martel's operated in Brandon.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

harvesting

farms

Grain Storage

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.7

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.6" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (7.5" x 5.6")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the town of Baldur, MB. Visible is the L. Curtis Block. Canadian Northern rail cars are in the foreground with horse drawn carts and men working on road and town buildings behind.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.3

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 17, 1904

Physical Description

8" x 6" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (12" x 10")

Physical Condition

Bright spot in lower lefthand corner

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the interior of the Methodist Church in Baldur, MB. The view is from the back of the church, looking over pews towards the pulpit.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.6

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1903

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9" x 7")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the town of Baldur, MB. Looking south a body of water is in the foreground.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.8

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.6" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (7.5" x 5.6")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

The Curtis Block was built in 1900, possibly by Fred Stevens.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the Curtis Block in Baldur, MB. The Victoria Hall, for public performances, was located on the upper floor. A group of men, one holding a hockey stick, and a dog are standing in front of the street entrance to the building.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.9

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.4" x 4.25")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

The Fowler Block in Baldur, MB was built in 1899 by Alex Fowler.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the Fowler Block in Baldur, MB. On the left is a shoe and harness shop owned and operated by the Fowlers from 1899-1978. On the right is J. Smith & Co. Merchants, a grocery and dry goods store. As of 2000, a grocery store still occupied the premises. Men are standing in front of the entrance to the two stores.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.11

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.44" x 4.1")

Physical Condition

Tiny piece of the photo is missing from the bottom edge and there are a few hairline cracks along the top of the photo

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of three men standing in front of a building that appears to be Cleghorn's drug store.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.17

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

4" x 3" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6" x 5")

Physical Condition

Some bright spots/discoloration along the top and right side of the photo

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the Bateman house, located in Baldur, MB, in winter.

Subject Access

rural images

winter

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.18

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

5.5" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (6.4" x 4.25")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

Mildred Bateman was born in 1897.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of Mildred Bateman in the front yard of Bateman house in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.24

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

7.5" x 5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (8.75" x 6.75")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of a group of men from Baldur, MB. Seated front (L-R): Jack Snydal, Tom Johnson?, Earl Preston?. Back row (L-R): unknown, Simon Desrocher?, Harold Bateman, unknown.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.26

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

3" x 4" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (4.25" x 6")

Physical Condition

Discoloration mark between the two men in the back row

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of four men from Baldur, MB. Standing (L-R): Harold Bateman, Tom Johnson. Seated (L-R): Jack Snydal, R. ?.

Notes

May have been taken at the same time as 12-2004.24

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Creator

Photographer: E.L. Lane, Glenboro, MB

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.29

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1903-1904]

Physical Description

3.5" x 5.1" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (5.25" x 7.25")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

Benedict Anderson married Millie Goodman on February 21, 1929 (Grund District info from Baldur book, page 435, RM of Argyle)

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of a man, probably Benedict Anderson, from Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.30

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (4.25" x 6.5")

Physical Condition

Some fading on the photo, centre right

History / Biographical

Ella Snydal married Clyde Playfair. Jennie Snydal married Percival Bond.

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of the Snydal sisters - Ella, Jennie and Lil - of Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Creator

Photographer: E.L. Lane, Glenboro, MB

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.32

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1903-1904]

Physical Description

3.9" x 5.5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (5.75" x 7.75")

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of an unknown man from Baldur, MB.

Notes

Writing on the back reads: "P.F. Curtis?"

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.2

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

8" x 6" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (12" x 10")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of a group of people standing

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 2

Item Number

12-2004.5

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9" x 7")

Physical Condition

good

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of horse drawn carts and men in a clearing during railway construction in the Pembina Valley. Trees and Lake Louise are in the background.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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