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Walter Borotsik interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH227.Bor
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Walter Borotsik was born on July 14, 1911 in Brandon, MB. He attended Park School, leaving after grade 10. The Borotsik family lived in Brandon until 1931, when they bought a farm near Justice, MB. Walter left the farm in 1937, and moved back to Brandon. That same year, on March 10, Walter married Jean Aldith Gray (1919-2002) in Brandon. The couple had four sons: Ronald, Dennis, Greg and Jack. During the period 1929 to 1948, Walter worked as a dectorator, except for three years service in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Following the war, he again worked as an interior decorator, this time in Toronto, until his doctor advised him to change to outdoor work. As a result, he started pedigreed seed production in 1953. Walter was elected to the Rivers Co-Op Seed Cleaning Plant Board in 1961. He was also involved with the Keystone Centre and the Porvincial Exhibition Assoiciation of Manitoba, serving on each organizations respective Board of Directors. He was also chair of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Seed Show for more than 22 years. Walter Borotsik died on August 26, 2003 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 audiocasette tape containing an interview with Walter Borotsik about early agriculture and seed growing. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
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J. Harvey Tolton interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH219.Tol
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 17, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:01:50]
History / Biographical
James Harvey Tolton was born on February 19, 1898 on section 11-11-24W near Oak Lake, MB. Harvey farmed at Oak Lake from 1918-1948, at which point he semi-retired. Subsequently, he and his wife moved to Brandon and Harvey bought a half-section of land east of the city where he was able to dedicated himself to perfecting oat seed. Throughout his life as a pedigreed seed grower, Harvey received local, national and international acclaim; he won the World Championship for registered seed oats and the World Championship for field crops for three consecutive years at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, and he became a favourite of the Quaker Oats Company. He was forced to retire from seed growing due to an accident and illness. When he was not farming, Harvey was serving his community. He was a member of the Brandon College Board of Governors, the Oak Lake and Harding agricultural socieites, the Manitoba Agricultural Society advisory board, the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition Association, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the Canadian Shorthorn Cattle Association, the Manitoba Seed Growers' Association, the Manitoba Swine Breeders' Association, the Agriculture Instititue of Canada, the Kiwanis Club and Big Brothers. He also served on the council of the RM of Woodworth and on local school boards, was active in church affairs and 4-H. The Tourist Convention Association of Manitoba gave Harvey the Good Citizenship Award for making Manitoba a better place to live, and in 1976, Brandon University awarded him an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1991, he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Harvey married Jennie Eleanor Titmus (1896-1982) on December 8, 1919 and together they had five children: Roland, Roma, Phyllis, Fern and Beverley. Harvey Tolton died on July 29, 1987 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 Harvey Tolton about the history of the Tolton family, Harvey's life experiences and early agriculture. The interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Tolton's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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J. Harvey Tolton interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14632
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH220.Tol
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 1, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
James Harvey Tolton was born on February 19, 1898 on section 11-11-24W near Oak Lake, MB. Harvey farmed at Oak Lake from 1918-1948, at which point he semi-retired. Subsequently, he and his wife moved to Brandon and Harvey bought a half-section of land east of the city where he was able to dedicated himself to perfecting oat seed. Throughout his life as a pedigreed seed grower, Harvey received local, national and international acclaim; he won the World Championship for registered seed oats and the World Championship for field crops for three consecutive years at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, and he became a favourite of the Quaker Oats Company. He was forced to retire from seed growing due to an accident and illness. When he was not farming, Harvey was serving his community. He was a member of the Brandon College Board of Governors, the Oak Lake and Harding agricultural socieites, the Manitoba Agricultural Society advisory board, the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition Association, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the Canadian Shorthorn Cattle Association, the Manitoba Seed Growers' Association, the Manitoba Swine Breeders' Association, the Agriculture Instititue of Canada, the Kiwanis Club and Big Brothers. He also served on the council of the RM of Woodworth and on local school boards, was active in church affairs and 4-H. The Tourist Convention Association of Manitoba gave Harvey the Good Citizenship Award for making Manitoba a better place to live, and in 1976, Brandon University awarded him an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1991, he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Harvey married Jennie Eleanor Titmus (1896-1982) on December 8, 1919 and together they had five children: Roland, Roma, Phyllis, Fern and Beverley. Harvey Tolton died on July 29, 1987 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 Harvey Tolton about 4-H Clubs and the Kiwanis Club. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Tolton's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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J. Stan Henry interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 3, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH139.Hen
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 3, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:15:00]
History / Biographical
John Stanley Henry was born April 19, 1909 on the home farm at Oak River, MB. He attended Oak River school through Grade 11, then took agriculture at the University of Manitoba for one year before having to withdraw due to financial hardship. Stan then returned to the farm, where he remained for the rest of his life. Stan married Jean Elizabeth McCrindle (1916-1992) in 1942. Together they had three children: Cameron, Lynn and Leslie. As a farmer, Stan was a Select Seed Grower, and with his son Cam, developed the J.S. Henry and Son Seed business. In 1981, he was elected a Roberson Associate of the Canadian Seed Growers Association. In his early years, Stan also raised purebred Shorthorn cattle. Stan enjoyed restoring and refinishing furniture, gardening and loved sports, especially baseball and curling, including coaching. In the community, Stan was an active member of the United Church and was a trustee on the local board and then the Rolling River shcool board for 23 years. Stan Henry died on October 15, 1986 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Oak River 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 a narration by Stan Henry about the Henry pioneers in the Oak River area.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Henry's obituary. Transcript by Marshall Northam (2023). Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
Documents

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Robert J. Campbell interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14717
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 19, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH078.Cam
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 19, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Robert James (RJ) Campbell was born on January 16, 1905 on Section 14-11-23 in the RM of Woodworth. He attended Education Point School. RJ worked in the Rivers area on a number of farms, then in 1925 went to Regina and worked in a garage. He returned to Manitoba shortly thereafter to work on his uncle's farm and then on the home farm with his mother until 1935. RJ married Edith Marian Bell (1913-2010) on December 23, 1937, and together they had two sons: Cordell and Urschel. The family lived on the farm in the Brierwood district south of Harding until 1946, when they moved to Halls Bridge district north of Griswold where they continued to farm until 2006. RJ built all of the buildings on the farm including "Halls Bridge Dance Garden" in 1966. He loved to sing square dance calls, and along with Marian, travelled a great deal in North America and Europe, as well as a trip to the Soviet Union. Due to ill health, RJ moved to Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home in 2006. Robert Campbell died on February 14, 2007 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Griswold 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 Robert Campbell about farming in the 20th century. Interviewer is Phyllis M. Cairns.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Campbell's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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William J. Montgomery interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 1, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH212.Mon
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 1, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
William John Montgomery was born on March 5, 1903 in Elkhorn, MB. He was educated at McAlonen School. Bill married Elsie Sarah Elizabeth Leslie (1905-1998) in 1932, and together they had two sons, John Douglas and William Garry. The couple lived and farmed on section 24-11-28, until retiring to Elkhorn in 1974. Bill served as president of the Elkhorn fair and also as a municpal councillor. William Montgomery died in early 1989. He 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 William Montgomery about homsteading, pioneer life and the railroads. Interviewer is Elmer Armstrong.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Find A Grave website. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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Walter Gilbert Dinsdale

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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
40
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1977
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft parchment and Dinsdale'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 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
4.2
File Number
62
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and an article on planned buildings at Brandon University 1967-1968 written by D.R. MacKay.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 4: Office of the Vice-President 4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance) Box 2
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Jan. 1993
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1275
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Jan. 1993
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence starting with "J"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 51
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Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1900-1983
Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
McS 2 2.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1900-1983
Physical Description
56.2 cm
History / Biographical
James Lasby Lowes was born in Brandon on March 12, 1903, and passed away at Brandon General Hospital on August 9, 1986, after a lengthy illness. His wife Jean, his son Lasby Jr., daughter-in-law Carole, and grandsons Kirk and Rick survived him. Lowes also had one sister, Kathleen Conder, of Gross Pointe Mich. Lowes was a dedicated employee of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. for 47 years, beginning February 13, 1924. Throughout his career with the Company, Lowes worked in various departments: he served as manager of the wholesale department, assistant manager in charge of Field Seed purchases, manager of sales for both domestic and export trade, and Field Seed division manager. In 1964, following A. E. McKenzie's death, Lowes became the President and General Manager of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. Although he retired as President and General Manager in 1968, at the request of the Company, Mr. Lowes became Saskatchewan Sales Supervisor. In 1972, he accepted a new role in Public Relations. Here his primary task was to write a corporate history of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary companies. Lasby Lowes attended Brandon College and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings. He chose to make his career as a seedsman rather than a hockey player. He served on the Board of Brandon College/University, Brandon General Hospital, the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lowes was a member of the Kinsman Club of Brandon and an elder in First Church United for many years. He enjoyed gardening. When he was not on the road traveling for the Company, visiting the many distributors of McKenzie seeds in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, he spent a great deal of time at the family cottage at Clear Lake.
Custodial History
In the course of preparing notes for a history of the McKenzie Seed Co., Mr. Lowes extracted documentary records from the Company files. Records taken from the Company files by Mr. Lowes remain in the historical accounts he created. See fonds level description of custodial history of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd.
Scope and Content
This sub-series contains documents, primarily correspondence dealing with Lowes' years as President/General Manager. The correspondence involves Premier Duff Roblin, the Company lawyer, Wm. Johnson, the Bank of Montreal, and Charles Sharpe & Co. Ltd. Further correspondence relates to trademarks, the sale of the Company, the hiring of Ted Chiswell as Comptroller of McKenzie Seeds, and the change of the Company's name to McKenzie Seeds Ltd. Subsequent to his retirement from the President/General Manager's office, Lowes undertook the task of writing a history of the McKenzie Co. His Historical Topics cover a wide-range of subjects including the history of the Company, Canadian agriculture and the seed industry, the life and times of A. E. McKenzie, and notes on various employees of McKenzie Seeds and McFayden Seeds. The Topics also include information related to various properties and acquisitions of the Company. There is also information pertaining to the McKenzie catalogues. The original order in which these records were acquired has not been disturbed. However, the original order appears to be quite haphazard. To facilitate access for researchers, a summary of the arrangement of Lasby Lowes' Historical Topics and related records has been created. The sub-series is divided into three sub sub series, including: (1) Correspondence; (2) Historical Topics; and (3) Miscellaneous.
Notes
Lasby Lowes: President/General Manager: c. 1960-1968, 11.5 cm Historical Topics: 1900-1983; 44.7 cm For the most part both the handwritten and typed version of each Historical Topic can be found within sub sub series McS 2 2.2.
Finding Aid
A file level inventory of McS 2 2.2 (Historical Topics) is available.
Storage Location
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds McS 2 Office of the President/General Manager
Related Material
Additional records related to the Brandon Council of Women are located in the Brandon Council of Women Fonds (34-1998) in the S. J. McKee Archives.
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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
818
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with surname "J", "K"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 32
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J. Trevor McNeely - English

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1965-2004
Accession Number
03-2005
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Brandon University Dean of Arts Office
Description Level
File
Series Number
7.1.1
File Number
7
Accession Number
03-2005
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1965-2004
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence, sabbatical applications, applications for promotion, curriculum vitae and a copy of McNeely's obituary.
Name Access
Trevor McNeely
Access Restriction
Restricted
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series VIII: Faculties and Schools 7.1.1 Dean of Arts
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J. W. Grant MacEwan

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions4116
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1969
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
6.5.1
File Number
10
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May 1969
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of MacEwan's citation.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 6: Senate Office 6.5 Convocation Services, Baccalaureates Services, Banquets
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C. J. Barnes fonds

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Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1962
Accession Number
20-1997
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
20-1997
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1962
Physical Description
2 cm
History / Biographical
C. J. Barnes was born in Brandon, Manitoba in February 1884. His parents were native Nova Scotians who arrived in Brandon in the early 1880s. In 1884, the family settled on a homestead near the present town of Lauder. This homestead was sold in 1899, and the family moved to farm in the district of Medora. C. J. Barnes took over the operation of this farm in the early 1900s. He farmed until 1924. Barnes was educated in schools in the Truro School District and the village of Lauder. He was active in the original Territorial Grain Growers' Association.
Custodial History
This fonds was accessioned by the McKee archives in 1997. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains a pamphlet written and published by C.J. Barnes titled Seventy Years in Southwestern Manitoba. The pamphlet contains an account of life in rural southwestern Manitoba from the 1880s through to the 1940s. The pamphlet is based on a variety of sources including diaries written by Mr. Barnes' father. Fonds also includes some hand-drawn maps not included in the published version of the pamphlet, as well as four letters c.1962, between C.J. Barnes and Rev. Robert Harvey in his capacity as a columnist for the Brandon Sun.
Notes
CAIN No. 202605
Subject Access
Rev. Robert Harvey
Lauder
Medora
Deloraine
Southwestern Manitoba
Agriculture
Boundary Commission Trails
Storage Location
1997 accessions
Storage Range
1997 accessions
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Correspondence- Misc. I/J

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1993
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
197
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1993
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence beteween Lee Clark and constituents (surname beginning with the letter "I/J")
Notes
File was artificially created by Karyn Taylor, 2006
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 7
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Correspondence J, K, L Misc.

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990 & prior
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1055
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990 & prior
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with surname starting with "J" "K" "L"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 44
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92 I,J,K & L- Misc.

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions5828
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
882
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with surnames "I" "J" "K" "L"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 36
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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)
Audio Tracks
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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

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14434
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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