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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1913]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.58
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #59
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1913]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a 15-man threshing crew posing for a portrait.
Subject Access
harvesting
threshing crews
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1942
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.25
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1942
Physical Description
4.5" x 2.75" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph was sent to Fred McGuinness by Crawford Jenkins of Carmen, Manitoba
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a threshing outfit working in a field. The harvest is likely taking place at the Jenkins farm near Shoal Lake.
Name Access
William Jenkins family
Shoal Lake
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
harvesting
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From McG RR #5 (corr), see McG 1.2 File 49 correspondence dated 29 Oct 2007
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1912-1914]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Boynton & Eaton, Reston
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.73
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #72
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1912-1914]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows four horse teams with four men, posing with wood-framed wagons as they are being loaded with hay from the field.
Notes
Manitoba Historical Society places Boyton & Eaton in Reston from 1912-1914
Subject Access
harvesting
threshing crews
Agriculture
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Threshing equipment

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1942]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.26
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1942]
Physical Description
5.55" x 3.5" (b/w)
Custodial History
Photograph was sent to Fred McGuinness by Crawford Jenkins of Carmen, Manitoba
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a threshing outfit working in a field. The harvest is likely taking place at the Jenkins farm near Shoal Lake.
Name Access
William Jenkins family
Shoal Lake
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
harvesting
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From McG RR #5 (corr), see McG 1.2 File 49 correspondence dated 29 Oct 2007
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.153
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows threshing equipment and wagon carts filled with hay.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: At Willow Creek and Assiniboine River, 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.154
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Mr. Blight standing on a hay wagon while he feeds the threshing machine. Lance Blight is standing in the foreground.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 3 prints [20-2009.153 to 20-2009.155]. Threshing at Blight's farm Willow Creek at Chater. Lance Blight of [sic] front his father on the rack. 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.152
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two women at a tractor. One is cranking the engine, the other is seated at the wheel.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: "Threshing. Blights Farm Willow Creek at Chater. My mother at crank. Now over 90 living at 403-12th Street. G. Baldock 1971. 1925."
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
women
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.155
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a harvest scene in the Assiniboine Valley. Stacks of wheat are in the process of being loaded into horse-drawn wagon carts. A threashing machine is set-up in the field next to an empty wagon. A woman in 1920s-era clothing is walking in the field.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 3 prints [20-2009.153 to 20-2009.155]. Threshing at Blight's farm Willow Creek at Chater. Lance Blight of front his father on the rack. 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
wagons
horses
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
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Hughes & Co. residential property

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14243
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.52
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #82
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Physical Description
7" x 10" (b/w)
Material Details
o
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood-framed residence, possibly a Hughes & Co. property.
Notes
Writing on front of page reads: Hughes & Co., Brandon
Subject Access
residences
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Hughes & Co., residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.60
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #61
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood framed house surrounded by a wooden picket fence.
Notes
Photograph date based on years C.J. Smith worked in Brandon
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes & Co., residential property

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14252
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.61
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #62
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained, photograph is missing bottom left corner
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey brick duplex with wooden ornamental trim. The property has been identified as the 7th Street Terrace.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes & Co. Lumber, founding members

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.63
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #56
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 10 men wearing heavy coats posing in front of Hughes & Co. Lumber located at 152 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Founders of Hughes
Name Access
Hughes & Co. Lumber
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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First of several CNR trains of lumber for Hughes & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.54
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #55
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Physical Description
7.25" x 5.75" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
water marks on matting, holes in corners
Scope and Content
Photograph shows CNR train No.44 carrying loads of lumber. Engineers pose with the locomotive. Several men pose on the railway tracks. Snow and ice appear in the ditch.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: The First of Several Trains of Lumber for HUGHES & CO., Via C.N.R., Brandon, Man. Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Hughes & Co.
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
trains
lumber
lumbering
lumber manufacturing
winter
Transportation
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906-1910]
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Brandon, the Wheat City postcard

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980-1990s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Sandy Black
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.174
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980-1990s
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.75" (colour)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Postcard is of a combine bailing hay in the north end of Brandon at the junction of First Street and Veterans' Way. The Brandon city skyline is in the background and the orange Pioneer Grain elevator can be seen on the left side of the postcard.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Brandon, The Wheat City. Back of the postcard reads: Brandon the Agricultural and Industrial center for southwestern Manitoba; Photo by Sandy Black; Printed in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, by Leech Printing Ltd.
Name Access
City of Brandon
Subject Access
downtown
Agriculture
harvesting
farm implements
Repro Restriction
Canadian Copyright restrictions apply. Consult the Archivist.
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #1 File 13 Sunbeams
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.51
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #53
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Adhesive on back of photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a portrait of an elderly woman with crimped hair and wearing classes. The woman has been identified as Elma Hughes, wife of Willard J. Hughes.
Name Access
Elma Hughes
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.65
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960s]
Physical Description
11" x 14" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is creased
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a portrait of an elderly man wearing a three-piece suit and black-rimmed glasses.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Willard Hughes
Name Access
Willard Hughes
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes family in Ontario

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1868
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Hughes residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
[Photographer: C.J. Smith]
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.71
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #69
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on album page
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood framed house with a wrap-around porch, second storey bay window, and four gables.
Notes
Photograph is stamped on the back: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Location has been identified as the southwest side of 10th Street.
Name Access
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes residential property

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14277
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.79
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #78
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood framed house with a wrap-around porch, second storey bay window, and four gables.
Notes
Location has been identified as the southwest side of 10th Street.
Name Access
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Related Material
3-1997.1.71
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