File consists of correspondence, memos, financial information, a campus development program outline, a report on Brandon University capital development, a copy of a request for approval in principle for financial assistance for capital project (UGC) for electrical and telephone distribution service, phase one of the Physical Plant Complex, a BUFA brief concerning lounges and other campus amenities, a capital building report (1964) and a booklet for Richard Strong Associates Limited - Landscape Architects and Planners.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 4: Office of the Vice-President
4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance)
Box 5
The Gymnasium is located on the southside of Louise Avenue at the corner of 20th Street. It was completed in 1965 and houses the Athletic programme, which includes both intercollegiate sports and intermural sports and recreation. In the 1960s, it was also the venue for student dances and performers, including Gordon Lightfoot, the Mitchell Trio, the Guess Who and others. Convocation was also held in the Gym for a number of years. In 2007, a financial campaign was launched to raise money for extensive rennovations to the Gym.
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of photographs of the Gymnasium.
File consists of correspondence, certificates of guarantee, tender/financial information and a construction contract between Brandon College and Warner Construction Limited.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 4: Office of the Vice-President
4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance)
Box 3
This book contains the minutes of Memorial Gymnasium Committee meetings during the years 1923 to 1932. There is also a subscription card within the book.
Storage Location
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Series 8: Brandon College Students Association
4 blueprints containing detailed drawings for the construction of a proposed memorial gymnasium including a swimming pool and social rooms to memorialize Brandon College students who participated in the Great War.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 2: Board of Governors
2.1 Documents
View is southwest from the John R. Brodie Science Centre. Photograph shows: Flora Cowan Hall, the Brandon University Gymnasium, Darrach Hall, the Quill trailer and the Jeff Umphrey Centre.
