Part Of

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Sub-series

Series Number

1.2

Accession Number

5-2005

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1987-1999

Physical Description

Approximately 5000 photographic negatives, and some colour prints.

History / Biographical

Morris Predinchuk was a professional photographer, who during the period 1987-1999, was retained by Brandon University to photograph convocations and graduants. Each of the personal portraits was the product of a contract between Predinchuck and a graduant for a graduation photograph. Morris Predinchuk died in Moosomin, Saskatchewan on January 16, 2007 at the age of 75 years.

Custodial History

The images were picked up by the Archives from Predinchuk's business in the Towne Centre Mall on Septemeber 27, 2005.

Scope and Content

Sub-series consists of negatives and prints of approximately 2600 graduants and honourary degree recipients at Brandon University spring and fall convocations from 1987-1998 and the spring convocation of 1999. All the images were taken by Morris Predinchuk.

Notes

For descriptive purposes it was decided to group the negatives by convocation rather than describing each individual negative. Predinchuck's obituary appeared in the January 19, 2007 edition of the Brandon Sun.

Repro Restriction

Copyright privileges do apply. Copyright was assigned to the University through the donor form.

Storage Location

Brandon University Photograph Collection Series 1: Convocation, scholarships and awards 1.2 Morris Predinchuck fonds Boxes 1-3

Arrangement

Original order - chronological. All of the negatives are labelled and placed in labelled envelopes.

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.46

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9" x 7" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The Brandon Club, designed in 1904 by local architect and builder W.R. Marshall, was Brandon's oldest chartered club. It was located at 158 11th Street. In the early years as an exclusive institution, the club boased such notable members as Sir Clifford Sifton, Senator J.N. Kirchoffer, and Sir R.P. Roblin. The Brandon Club closed its doors c. 2005. At present (June 2007), it is the future home of Lennon Trilogy, professional land surveyors.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows the exterior of the Brandon Club. Photograph is looking west.

Notes

History/Bio information taken from the Assiniboine Historical Society's Brandon: An Architectural Walking Tour pamphlet (1982).

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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