Simmons taught Philosophy and Religious Studies at Brandon College/University from 1947-1971. Simmons was made Professor Emeritus in 1971. He died November 13, 1978.
A plaque that accompanied the photograph and has since been discarded read: John R. Brodie, 1879-1962. Athlete, industrialist, and philanthropist. Resided in Brandon 1902-1920. Founded Great West Coal Company 1912. Contributed $250,000 to Brandon College, 1961, and left the college ¼ interest in his estate. Negative is located with the photograph.
"Sanctioned by the Council of Public Instruction, Quebec, for the elementary and model schools, protestant and Catholic and as a general English reader in French schools"
The Manitoba Department of Education presents : young Manitoba listens : a schedule and guide book of School Broadcasts which will be repesented in co-operation with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, October-May 1956-57
The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers, designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect, to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue, with a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading