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Eileen McFadden interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH276.MacF
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:02:01]
History / Biographical
Eileen May McFadden was born on July 6, 1930 on section 18-12-20 in the Rural Municipality of Daly. Eileen attended Rivers Consolidated School and then Wheat City Business College. In 1949, she enrolled at Brandon College, graduating with a BA in 1953. She completed her bachelor of library science degree from McGill University in 1954, and her MLS from the University of Toronto in 1978. In 1954-1956, she worked in the library at the University of Toronto and from 1956-1959, in the library at the University of Manitoba. In 1959, she was appointed Director of Library Services at Brandon College/Brandon University, a position she held until 1977. In 1978, she was appointed University Archivist, a position she held until her retirement in 1997. Active in provincial and national library organizations, Eileen was also involved in historical and women's organizations and was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Manitoba Liberal Association. In 1990, she recieved the Women of Distinction award from YWCA. She never married. Eileen McFadden died on August 24, 2011 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Rivers 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 Eileen McFadden about the history of Brandon College, including Prairie College, from approximately 1880-1940. The interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and McFadden's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Related Material
Brandon College fonds
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Margaret Catley interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 15, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH203.Cat
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 15, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:10:00]
History / Biographical
Marguerite Clemintine "Margaret" Catley (nee Jamieson) was born on May 14, 1916 in Hamiota, MB. She moved to Brandon, MB in 1935, where she worked as a nurse until retiring in 1974. Marg married Oswald Roy Catley (?-1987) in Brandon on September 3, 1949. They had no children. Margaret was a member of Naomi Rebekah Lodge. Margarget Catley died on December 22, 1992 in Brandon, MB. She 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 Margaret Catley about health services, specifically the Westman Masectomy Visitation Group. Interviewer is Phyllis Long.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Hamiota local history "Hamiota: Grains of the Century 1884-1984," and the Brandon Municipal Cemetery website. Description by Christy Henry.
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Margaret Smith interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 7, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH256.Smi
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 7, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:25:00]
History / Biographical
Margaret Winnifred Smith (nee Scarrow) was born November 7, 1902 in Rathwell, MB. She took her schooling at Rathwell and became a telephone operator. She then went to Vancouver and then back to Winnipeg where she received comptometer instruction at Success Business College. Following her studies, she worked at Speirs-Parnell (which became Westons). Whilie in Winnipeg she joined the United Church Central Congregational Choir and the CNR Choral Society. She met Henry Bernard "Harry" Smith (?-1974) at Speirs-Parnell and they were married in 1928. They had no children. When Harry joined the RCAF in 1939, Margaret went with him to Vancouver and then Saskatoon. They were living in Ladner, BC at the end of the Second World War. While in Saskatoon Margaret was president of the Airmen's Wive Group, and a member of Knox United Church choir. In ladner she was choir leader in the United Church. In 1945, the couple moved to Neepawa, where Harry started a business with Fred Anderson called Smith and Anderson Radio Electric. In Neepawa, Margaret joined the United Church choir, was president of the Missionary Society and the Business & Professional Women's Club, and a member of UCW. Margaret Smith died on January 26, 1999 in Neepawa, MB. She is buried at Riverside 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 Margaret Smith about her life story and that of her husband, Harry. Interviewer is Winnie Cheetham.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Neepawa local history "Heritage," and Smith's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Margaret Wetherill interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 12, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH234.Wet
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 12, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:25:00]
History / Biographical
Margaret Ida Oliver Wetherill (nee Mack) was born on May 26, 1912 in the Rural Municipality of Langord. She lived in Oberon from 1912-1967, and then moved to Neepawa. Margaret married Austin Verril Oliver (1904-1971) in 1934 and together they had two children: Stanley and Karen. During her marriage Margaret was a housewife, but she also served as a trustee for the Beautiful Plains School Division and held a number of offices in the Manitoba Farmer's Union from 1955-1968. Following her first husband's death, Margaret married Arnold William Wetherill (1913-1995). The couple enjoyed travelling in their retirement. Margaret Wetherill died between 2006 and 2016. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, MB.
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 Margaret Wetherill about Oberon village history, 1902-1983. Interviewer is Dorothy Martin.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Find A Grave website and Stanley Oliver's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1984-1985
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
8.2.3
File Number
2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1984-1985
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of memos written by Eileen McFadden on various issues.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 8: Library Services 8.2 S.J. McKee Archives Box 1
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1993
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
89
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence May-Sept. 1993, briefs on various issues 1993
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 4
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1975
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
6.5.1
File Number
31
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1975
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft parchment and Laurence's citation.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 6: Senate Office 6.5 Convocation Services, Baccalaureates Services, Banquets
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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1910-1981
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE A 9
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1910-1981
Physical Description
26 cm
Scope and Content
Margaret Co-operative Elevator Association Limited Organizational papers: 1910 - 1981 Transfer of land, 16 November 1910 Certificate of incorporation, 24 November 1927 Memorandum of Association, 24 November 1927 Minutes of the provisional Directors' meeting, 5 January 1928 Minutes of first Shareholders' meeting, 5 January 1928 By-law nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 5 January 1928 Certificate of Indebtedness, 5 January 1928 Lease between MPEL and Margaret CEAL, 1 August 1928 Memorandum of Agreement, 12 November 1929 Agreement between Margaret CEAL, MPEL, Manitoba Wheat Pool and His Majesty The King, 1 August 1931 By-law nos. 8, 9, 10, and 11, no date By-law no. 14, 3 November 1931 MPE one share of authorized capital, 1 December 1931 Agreement between Margaret CEAL and MPEL, 1 February 1933 Special Board of Directors meeting, 8 March 1933 By-law no. 16 (not completed), 1939 General By-laws and By-law 18, 19, and 20, 5 July 1941 Agreement, 5 August 1946 By-law no. 21, 5 November 1947 Memo re amendment to General By-laws, 6 May 1949 By-law no. 22, 2 November 1949 By-law no. 23, 19 November 1951 General By-laws, no date Resolution, no date By-law no. 74, no date Directors' Resolution, 18 October 1961 Agreement between Margaret and MPE re: Companies Act, 11 June 1969 Agreement between Margaret and MPE, 31 July 1969 Letter re: closure, 19 December 1977 Letter re: closure, 24 October 1978 Notes from Margaret Annual meeting re: closure, 30 November 1978 Letter re: closure, 23 March 1981 Minutes of Executive Board meetings, volume 1, 6 November 1946 - volume 6, 11 November 1981 Financial records and statistics Statement of surplus, 1939 - 1955 (12 reports) Final statements, 1939 - 1952 (9 reports) Auditors' reports, 1929 - 1962 (10 reports) Analysis of Operating Results, 1951 - 1960 (8 reports) Analysis of Operating Results summary, 1951 - 1952 (1 report) Crop year information, 1976 - 1978 Proposal for office addition, 26 November 1966 Correspondence, 1975 - 1981 Membership list, 1946, 1959, 1968, 1977 Miscellaneous Directors' attendance lists, 1980 Short course in Agriculture and Cooperation, ??? Corporate Name: Rural Municipality of Riverside
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Betty Margaret Gibson

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1977
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
6.5.1
File Number
41
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1977
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft parchment and Gibson's citation.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 6: Senate Office 6.5 Convocation Services, Baccalaureates Services, Banquets
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Margaret Laurence Endowment fonds

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Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1983-2000
Accession Number
18-2006
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
18-2006
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1983-2000
Physical Description
1.2 m
History / Biographical
In 1984, the Federal government responded to pressure from women's organizations from coast to coast with a program to stimulate women's studies in universities throughout Canada. In the next few years the Secretary of State Endowment Assistance Program provided $500,000 of seed money to establish a Chair of Women's Studies in each of five regions of Canada. The Chair for the Prairie Provinces and the NWT was awarded jointly to the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, on the basis of their unique proposal to combine academic excellence with community outreach. The federal grant stipulated that matching funds should be raised as part of the contract signed in December 1986, by the two universities and the Secretary of State. Early in 1989, the Laurence family agreed to associate their mother's name with the Prairie Chair of Women's Studies and in the spring, the Senates of the two universities, together with the Board of Regents of the University of Winnipeg and the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba agreed to designate this chair "The Margaret Laurence Chair of Women's Studies."
Custodial History
The records have been in the possession of the administrative officers of the Margaret Laurence Endowment until their transfer to the S.J. McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
These records were generated by the Margaret Laurence Endowment as a product of meetings, correspondence, consideration of grant proposals, projects, conferences, and publications. Fonds includes minutes, financial records, grant applications, project descriptions, and newsletters.
Notes
Description by Jana Sheardown (2006).
Accruals
Further accruals expected.
Storage Location
2006 accessions
Storage Range
2006 accessions
Arrangement
Box One: Files: Financial Records: Budget 97-98 Other accounting Budget overview docs U of M accounts U of M finances 96-97 MLC finances U of W 93-96 U of W finances 96-97 U of W payment vouchers U of M finances 94-95 MLC finances 95-96 MLC finances 93-94 Budget Info U of W accounts Budget info 99-2000 Budget info 98-99 Past budgets 98-99 budget Student funding Student support Union Centre MLAP Budget info MLC Executive Minutes: Feb 95 Mar 95 May 95 June 95 Oct 95 Jan 17, 96 Mar 18. 96 July 29, 96 Sept 4, 96 Feb 28, 97 Sept 12, 97 Dec 2, 97 Dec 10, 97 Mar 5, 98 Apr 8, 98 June 15, 98 Aug 14, 98 Oct 5, 98 MLEWS Minutes: 99-2000 A panel meeting June 9, 99 A panel meeting May 20, 99 Jan 27, 99 June 28, 98 Oct 29, 98 Oct 29, 98 Box Two: MLC selection 96-97 Cate Harrington ML Advisory panel members list MLE fund proposal 99-2004 MLC history and background MLC background and doc MLC letters Membership ML Chair original proposal WS proposals Requests for funding Feminist Research Centre ML Chair 98 Files - Muriel Smith MLC proposal MLEWS correspondence MLEWS community MLEWS fin MLEWS speakers series Dec 1, proposals community Student fund requests Minutes contract Emails of general interest Emails Speaker series Call for grant applications Oct 2000 grants 2000 successful grants September 2000 grant applications MLEWS membership Lists MLEWS Fax mailing lists Speaker series, U Brandon college Box Three: Julia Emberley 96-97 U of M admin appt UNPAC - Alice in Cyberland PTAM / Choices UNPAC Colleen Cutschall Carmen Romero Reproductive Rights - Carolyn Egan meetings 98 Kay Turner Mtgs Stirring up a storm Conference Conference Receipts Final report to SWC Stirring up a Storm - grant application Feminist Activist conference SUS finances ML chair Conference Assistant Stirring up a Storm Publicity SWC grant Application Grant to SWC Conference finances ASL - Arlene Young Box 4: Keith Fulton’s Women’s Studies Newsletters 1988, 1989 Backtalk: Jan 94 (first issue), March 94, Sept 94, Dec 94 Feb 95, April 95, Sept 95, Dec 95 Feb 96, April 96, Autumn 96, Dec 96 Feb 97, April 97 Why Women’s Studies, Agnes Grant and Ingrid Makus. Proceedings of the WS Conference at Brandon University. March 8, 1987 Margaret Laurence Chair Guide to Women’s Studies, Susan Prentice, Sept 1994 Files 1.Chair (big file of materials used in the proposal for the Prairie Joint Chair in WS) 2.Women’s Organizations Consulted in the Development of the Proposal 3.Women’s chair (1986) 4.Women’s Chair: Letters re person’s day 5.Mail and Messages 6.Celebration 1990 7.Letters about the name: sent and acceptance from Margaret Laurence’s family 8.Women’s Studies steering committee (developed proposal for the Joint Chair in Women’s Studies) 9.Printout of donors for the endowment 10.Women’s Chair Budget and Bills 11.Women’s Studies Fund Raising 12.Women’s Studies Chair Proposal-Federal Government 13.Sept 94 Margaret Laurence Chair Advisory Panel 14.Feb 95 15.Media Skills Workshop Feb 97 16.April 97 17.Marilyn Waring sponsorship 18.Yvette Nolan sponsorship 19.Nathalie Davis sponsorship 20.ml Advisory Panel dated by month and year: 1994-96 21.MLC Appointments to Advisory Panel, 92, 96 Box 5: 1.June Menzies’ notes (up to 87) 2.Leaders, supporters 3.Lists of names for fund raising committee/person’s day 4.4 Folders for presentations: transparencies, flip chart notes 5.News sheets stuff for mlc update 6.Climate committee 7.Debate: chilly climate 8.Misc. info
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1991 Agenda- Margaret's Book

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
486
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of agenda
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 20
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Margaret Trotter stenographic diploma

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Part Of
BUPC 11 Documents, diplomas and certificates
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1901
Part Of
BUPC 11 Documents, diplomas and certificates
Description Level
Item
Series Number
11
Item Number
11.3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1901
Physical Condition
Diploma has some water spots and two small tears.
Scope and Content
Item is a Brandon College Diploma awarded to Margaret ? Trotter upon the completion of her studies in the Stenographic Department on June 29, 1901.
Storage Range
Oversized drawer 2
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Lovstrom Block F - Margaret MacPherson field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.7.1.2
File Number
3
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
81 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Margaret MacPherson was with the crew at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988. Pages 77-81 relate to Block F.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block F - Margaret MacPherson field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block F
Documents

3.7.1.2.3_M_MacPherson.pdf

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Hugh and Margaret McPherson; Libby Sellars; Kitty and Winnie Prowse

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Part Of
Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection
Description Level
Box
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1871-1936
Accession Number
21-2006
Part Of
Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection
Description Level
Box
File Number
5.1-5.15
Accession Number
21-2006
Other Numbers
Box E
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1871-1936
History / Biographical
Hugh McPherson was born January 25, 1845 at West River, Nova Scotia. He married Margaret Esther Sellers (b. March 18, 1849 at Six Mile Brook, Nova Scotia) on February 5, 1875 at Six Mile Brook, Nova Scotia. The couple moved to Brandon Hills, MB c. 1880. Together they had four children: Georgina (Georgie) Jane; Harriet (Hattie); Johnston (Jack); and Angus. The couple lived at Watervale, NS until they moved to Manitoba with the Brandon Hills settlers. Hugh travelled to Brandon Hills with the Roddick group in 1879, leaving his wife and three children in Nova Scotia. He selected the N.E. 1/4 of section 10, township 9, range 18 as his homestead. Margaret and the children joined Hugh in 1880. Situated as it was just north of the river and slightly to the east of the end of the hills, the McPherson home became a sopttin house for travellers from the south making their way to and from Grand Valley and later Brandon. The family records show that literally scores of people stayed with the family during the early years. The fee charged for a meal for the driver plus feed for a team was thirty-five cents. Nellie McClung later described the farm and the stopping-house in one of her early books. Hugh McPherson died at Brandon Hills, MB on March 7, 1916. Margaret Esther Sellers McPherson died at Brandon Hills, MB on July 13, 1935. In the fall of 1892, Margaret's brother, Angus Sellers and his family arrived at the McPherson home. Included in this part was Margaret's two sisters Jessie Murray and Libby Sellers. The Sellers family remained with the McPherson's until mid-summer of 1893, when they moved to their new farm at Bunclody. In 1902, after the death of his wife Blanche, Arthur Prowse accepted Margaret McPherson's offer to foster his daughters Winnie and Kitty. The girls stayed with the McPherson's until their marriages; Winnie to Alex Brown and Kitty to Frank Allbright.
Scope and Content
Contains the following files: 5.1 Margaret McPherson correspondence 1903-1926 5.2 Margaret McPherson correspondence 1927-1931 5.3 Margaret McPherson correspondence 1932-1935 5.4 Margaret McPherson correspondence (undated) 5.5 Margaret McPherson burial/marriage notices 1895-1924 5.6 Margaret McPherson greeting postcards 5.7 Mr. and Mrs. H. McPherson non-greeting postcards 5.8 Margaret McPherson non-greeting postcards 5.9 Hugh Mcpherson notebook 1871 5.10 Hugh McPherson financial records 1913-1918 5.11 Hugh McPherson postcards 5.12 Libby Sellers non-greeting postcards 5.13 Libby Sellers greeting postcards 5.14 Libby Sellers correspondence 1882-1936 (some undated) 5.15 Kitty and Winnie Prowse correspondence and postcards 1916-1923
Notes
Part of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection
Storage Location
Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection Box 4
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Lynn Shier interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH187.Shi
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60 Type I
History / Biographical
Lynn Shier was born November 28, 1942 in London, Ontario to Anglo-Saxon Protestant parents. Her father and mother were of German and English-Dutch descent, respectfully. On her father’s side, Lynn’s ancestors emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1749. Both of her parents were born and raised in Iowa, where they also married in 1929. Following her parent’s marriage, the couple moved to London, Ontario in 1928 where her father was employed as a professor at the University of Western Ontario. Lynn resided in London, Ontario with her parents for sixteen years before relocating to Santa Barbara, California. After residing in California for three years, Lynn came back to London, Ontario in order to attend the University of Western Ontario. During her time at the University, Lynn met her future-husband Allan Shier. Allan Shier was born to parents of German and Scotch descent. His father’s ancestors immigrated to North America during the late 1740s or early 1750s from roughly the same region of Germany as Lynn’s ancestors. Lynn and Allan were married in 1963. Following the wedding, the couple remained in Ontario for two years, one year of which was spent in Toronto. The couple later moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where they lived for two years before travelling to Souris, Manitoba. While in Souris, Manitoba Allan worked as a district city planner. Lynn and Allan remained in Souris, Manitoba for four years after which they relocated to Brandon, Manitoba in 1970, where Allan continued to work as a district city planner for the city and Southwestern Manitoba. During their married life, Lynn worked as a household interviewer, and as a secretary for the Daly House Museum and the Assiniboine Historical Society while raising the couple’s children, two girls and a boy. Lynn was also very active in the Brandon community.
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 the interview "Fur Trading in Brandon Area." The interviewee is Lynn Shier, the interviewer is Effie McPhail and the interview was conducted as part of the Voices of Yesteryear project. The tape contains details about the arrival of the first Europeans to Canada during the late sixteen-and early seventeenth-centuries, as well as more precise information concerning the history of the French and English fur trade within the Brandon, MB area.
Notes
Description by Jennifer Maxwell (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy created 2021 (R. Hess)
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Gladys Ward interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 26, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH033.War
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 26, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:50:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
Gladys Elizabeth Ward (nee Cartwright) was born August 16, 1909 in Dauphin, MB. In 1911 her family relocated to Winnipegosis, MB. Gladys worked as a school teacher in Winnipegosis from 1929-1931. In 1931 Gladys married William Edward Ward (1910-1964), a fisherman and mechanic in Winnipegosis, MB. After her marriage, Gladys left her job as a fulltime school teacher to work part time as a substitute teacher, a cook in a girls camp and a full time housewife until 1933. In 1934, Gladys’ only child, Mervyn Ward was born. She would not find out until many years later that her only child was born at the height of her tuberculosis infection. Gladys returned to teaching full time in 1938, until she was forced to resign due to illness in 1939. Due to her tuberculosis illness Gladys was forced to relocate from Winnipegosis to Ninette, MB in 1941, where she lived in the Sanatorium as a patient until 1947. In 1945, Gladys was well enough to work part time as a cook in the Sanatorium kitchen. After her release from the Sanatorium in 1947, Gladys continued to live in Ninette with her husband and son, continuing to work at the Sanatorium as an assistant purchasing agent under the direction of Bill Stewart. After Stewart’s retirement in 1963, Gladys took over as the purchasing agent for the Sanatorium until her own retirement in 1974. After her retirement from the Sanatorium, Gladys cared for her elderly father, mother, and her older brother who was an epileptic, all of whom resided with her in her home in Ninette. Gladys Elizabeth Ward died in Killarney, MB on January 5, 1990. She is buried at Ninette 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 Gladys Ward about her experience as a tuberculosis patient and staff member at the Ninette Sanatorium. Interviewer is Dr. DB Stewart. The item covers biographical information and personal data, including how she contracted tuberculosis. The recording documents Gladys’ recollection of her initial arrival at the Sanatorium and her first year of “chasing the cure.” Gladys explores the hardships of being a patient at the Sanatorium. Moreover, the interview documents detailed medical terminology associated with tuberculosis and treatments used by doctors at the Sanatorium during the 1940s. In addition, the interview outlines names of Sanatorium employees as well as outlines the permanence and impermanence of friendships among patients. It also documents Gladys’ recovery and movement from patient to staff member at the sanatorium. Lastly, the recording covers the conversion of the institution to the Pelican Lake Training Centre.
Notes
History/Biographical information taken from the records and the Find A Grave website. Description by Morganna Malyon (December 2011) and Christy Henry.
Subject Access
tuberculosis
sanatoriums
Access Restriction
Consult University Archivist for access.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy created 2021 (R. Hess)
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Hans Andersen interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
January 18, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH043.And
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
January 18, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:35:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
Hans Andersen was born at Moline, Manitoba, on February 28, 1922, the third child of Andrew and Hansine Andersen. Andersen grew up on his family’s farm, attending Moline public school. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1943 to 1946, as part of the 23rd Field Artillery of the 4th Division, serving in England, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. After military service in World War II, Andersen returned home and started a farming career in the Moore Park district, located in the Rural Municipality of Odanah. In 1946, Andersen also married Marthe Renauld (1922-1977). The couple had 3 children: Karen, James and Mary Lou. For 40 years, Andersen farmed in the Moore Park area, where he was also heavily involved in the local community. He was a trustee for Moore Park consolidated school district and a member of the Elton municipal school board. He was also a member of the Moore Park pool elevator board, and the Royal Canadian Legion. In 1970, Andersen was elected to the position of Reeve of the RM of Odanah. He remained the Reeve of Odanah until 1978. In 1978, Andersen married Thelma Terry, and moved to Rapid City. In Rapid City, Andersen continued farming, gradually reducing his time in farming until he sold the last of his land to his family in 1990. In Rapid City, Andersen was involved in the building of a brand new seniors centre, and occupied himself in retirement with not only golfing but lots of traveling, going to places like the United States and Europe. After 2000, Andersen’s health began to deteriorate due to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Hans Andersen died on January 12, 2008. 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 Hans Andersen. Interviewer is Mae Johnson. Andersen discusses topics such as the history of the rural municipality, the administration of the RM, some of the issues dealt with by the leadership of the RM through its history, and some of the bylaws that were enacted since the establishment of the RM of Odanah in 1883.
Notes
History/Biographical information provided by Brandon Sun obituary entry, January 19, 2008, electronic correspondence with James Andersen, December 7-9, 2011, and the Manitoba Historical Society website. Description by Tyler Warren (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Eva Duncan interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 12, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH060.Dun
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 12, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
Material Details
Sony LNX60
History / Biographical
Alice Eva Simmons was born on July 23, 1909 in Wingham, ON. Her mother's side of the family came to Ontario from England through the Immigrant Department of Canada, with the help of the Salvation Army. After Eva's father died, her mother remarried a farmer from the Bunclody, MB area; Eva and her three siblings grew up in this area, with Eva attending high school in Brandon. Eva married Carman Duncan in 1932, and the couple farmed in the Moline area until Carman's death in 1957. It was here that their daughters Corinne and Peggy were born. Eva and Corrine lived in Brandon and Calgary before Eva moved back to Brandon, where she resided for the rest of her life. Eva was actively involved in the Salvation Army in Brandon, serving as the secretary of the Brandon Salvation Army court. She was also very active in the Daily House Museum auxiliary. Eva Duncan died on August 15, 2001 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Rapid City 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 Eva Duncan about her personal experiences with the Salvation Army. The interview includes the historical origins of the Salvation Army, a chronological development of the Salvation Army in Canada and Brandon, as well as the major functions of the Salvation Army. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from The Brandon Sun. Description by Lei Peilong (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Elmer Travis interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 27, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Page 1 of 11 Westman Oral History collection Interview Date: 1981-10-27 Narrator (interviewee
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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH145.Tra
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 27, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:29:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
Elmer A. Travis was born February 7, 1900 in the Rolla District of North Dakota. His family farmed sixteen miles east of Rolla, North Dakota. In May 1905, his family, which included his parents and seven children, and some friends, decided to move up to Canada as there was no wood source within 25 miles of their homestead. They also desired more range for their cattle. The group settled eighteen miles north of Roblin in the San Clara District, with a single quarter section of land, eventually expanding to five quarter sections of land. Due to their location the family often did their shopping in Togo, Saskatchewan, and shipped their grain from Mycroft, Manitoba. During his youth, he met a local girl named Mary Louise Lafournaise (1900-1993) Travis married Mary Louise Lafournaise on May 3, 1921 in the San Clara District. After their marriage they settled on their own farm in the district. Elmer served as a blacksmith for the local area while farming, working as a mechanic, selling Rawleigh’s goods, and hauling cream (1939-1940). In 1957, due to Mary’s poor health, they moved to British Columbia for a year, before moving back to Elphinstone, Manitoba. They then moved to Souris in 1963, where they continued to live, except for another year in Creston, British Columbia from 1967-68. Elmer Travis died in 1995 and is buried in Souris-Glenwood.
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 Elmer Travis about homesteading and rural community life. Contents include settlement at Roblin, Manitoba, schooling, farming practices, housing, social life in the area, Mr. Travis’ musical talents, and his marriage to Mary Louise Lafournaise. In addition, there is content on the community working together on building, how to make lime from burning limestone, moving to BC and return to Manitoba, descriptions of the various jobs held by Mr. Travis, the installations of home telephones and hydro in his home district, Roblin hospital in the 1930’s, and his hobbies at the time of the interview in 1981. Interviewer is John E. Forsyth.
Notes
Included on the cassette are several musical recordings done by Mr. Travis. Transcript by Jaclyn Matchullis (2014). Description by Joel Springer (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
Documents

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Hilton Ashton interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14438
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 9, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH170.Ash
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 9, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
Material Details
Sony HF60
History / Biographical
J. Hilton Ashton was born on March 19, 1919 in Mulvihill, Manitoba. He lived in Mulvihill until 1925, before moving to Fleming, SK and Butler, MB, before settling in Virden, MB in 1930. Ashton was a journeyman electrician by trade. During World War II he served in the Air Force, serving a year in Canada and four years in England as a fighter pilot, seeing approximately 2 ½ years of active duty. Ashton married June MacMillan of Winnpeg, and together they had five children: Richard, Bruce, Janet, Judith and Glen. Hilton Ashton died in 1996 and is buried in Virden, MB.
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 Hilton Ashton about his experiences in the Airforce in the Second World War, as well as early air shows. Interviewer is Elmer Armstrong.
Notes
Description by Evan Stitt (2011) and Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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