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Harry Miller interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14606
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 26, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH202.Mil
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 26, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Harry Wilson Miller was born on January 9, 1905 on NW 2-12-18 at Justice, MB. He attended school locally until he was old enough to take up farming with his father. Harry married Grace Ellen Cox (1918-2003) on November 14, 1934 and together they had three children: Donna, Garry and Lorna. The Millers farmed in the Justice area until the early 1970s, when they began the process of retiring. In 1990, Harry and Grace moved to Brandon. Harry was the leader of the Justice 4-H Seed Club for over 20 years, was a long-time member of the Justice United Church board and served on the Justice Community Club. He also called many square dances and enjoyed dancing. Harry Miller died on July 16, 1997 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Harry Miller about his family history and agriculture. Interviewer is John Forsyth.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Miller's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Frank S. MacKay interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14588
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 23, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH075.MacK
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 23, 1981
Physical Description
2 audio cassettes [01:35:00]
History / Biographical
Francis Sutherland "Frank" MacKay was born on March 9, 1898 on his family's farm at SE 3-7-16 near Wawanesa, MB. He started school in 1904, and attended Northfield for the first eight years, before taking one year of high school at Hiltonmye. In 1918, he took a course at Engineer's school, Fort Gary. Frank lived the majority of his life on the farm, farming first with his father, and then on his own following his father's death in 1941. Frank married Jane (Jean) Tannock Glover (1915-1976), and together they had four children: Francine Elizabeth, William John, Garrie Sutherland and Donald James. The family was active in 4-H work, community and church activities and the Masonic Lodge. Frank was a member of the Session at Wawanesa, a member of the Wawanesa Co-op, and collected arrowheads. After being declared legally blind, Frank left the farm in 1981 and moved to Wawanesa. Frank MacKay died on August 23, 1986 in Wawanesa, MB. He is buried at Wawanesa Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Frank MacKay about Northfield School and his farming experiences. Interviewer is John Moore.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Wawanesa local history "Sipiweske" and MacKay's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Sybil S. Tutthill interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14730
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 18, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH302.Tut
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 18, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:45:00]
History / Biographical
Sybil Susie Tutthill (nee Balding) was born on July 5, 1906 in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England. Sybil married Claude Arthur Eugene Tutthill (1905-1974) in England in 1926. She and Claude came to Canada in 1929 with their daughter Hazel, living first at Kisby, SK before moving to Manitoba in 1932. Their son Bernard was born in Saskatchewan. The Tutthill's worked on farms and farmed themselves in a number of locations before settling in Mossegiel for a time. They then moved to Buckingham District and then west of Elkhorn. When the farm they were renting was sold, Claude was asked to help at Elkhorn Residential School until it closed in 1949. In 1951, the couple was asked to move to Prince Albert, SK to assist at St. Alban's Indian Residential School. They retired to Prince Albert in 1971. Following Claude's death, Sybil returned to Elkhorn to be closer to family. Sybil Tutthill died on October 31, 1989 in Virden, MB. She is buried at Elkhorn Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Sybil Tutthill about her life in Canada. Interviewer is Rosalyn Sutley.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Elkhorn local history "Steel and Grass Roots" and Tutthill's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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R. H. Hannah interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14499
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 1, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH131.Han
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 1, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:02:12]
History / Biographical
Richard Harold "Doc" Hannah was born on July 9, 1916 in Wakaw, SK. He obtained his BA in biology at McMaster University before joining the staff at Brandon College in 1948, teaching botany and zoology. In 1962, after completing a MSc degree at the University of Minnesota, he returned to Brandon College and was appointed head of his department. He served as faculty advisor to the Athletic Board for twenty years and for over 30 years, Doc was a coach, manager, trainer and the inspiration behind the Braandon College Cap and Brandon University Bobcat hockey teams. It was his involvement with College athletics that led to the nickname "Doc." When he retired in 1981, he was granted the title of Professor Emeritus. In 1993, Doc was inducted into the Brandon University Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame. Doc married Reta Bernice (1914-2005) and they had three children: Richard, Sharon and Patrick. Doc was a member of the AF and AM (Tweed Lodge No. 113), the Royal Order of Scotland and Khartum Temple Shrine. He served as Grand Master of Manitoba (1984-1985). Richard Hannah died on September 6, 1990 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Doc Hannah about his career at Brandon College/Brandon University. Subjects include: JRC Evans and faculty members; chapel services; the Literary Society; sports; campus buildings; university status; college life and operations. The interviewer is Bill Burgess.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Manitoba Historical Society website. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Jack H. Renton interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14635
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
August 25, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH005.Ren
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
August 25, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
John Hugh "Jack" Renton was born November 23, 1899 on the home farm south of Deloraine, MB. He attended Hazeldean and Delorane schools. Jack married Margaret Ellen Potter (1904-1984) in 1929, and together they had two children: Hugh and Jean. The Renton's spent their lives farming in the Hazeldean district until retiring and moving to the town of Deloraine in 1964. In 1988, Jack moved to Delwynda Court. Jack was a member and Past Patron of Deloraine Masonic Lodge, Chapter Member and Past Patron of Deloraine Chapter Eastern Star, a member of the Cemetery Board, served on Hazeldean School Board and was an Honorary Member of the United Church Session and of the Agricultural Society. John Hugh Renton died on March 11, 1989 at Deloraine Memorial Hospital. He is buried at Deloraine Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Jack Renton about the history of Old Deloraine and the move to New Deloraine. Interviewer is Eva Cassils.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Renton's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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