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William Archibald Branton collection

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1910
Accession Number
20-2007
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.26
Accession Number
20-2007
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1910
Physical Description
1 book
History / Biographical
William Archibald Branton was from High River, Alberta. He attended Brandon College, graduating in 1910. Following graduation he returned to Alberta where he became Building Superintendent and Chief Architect for the Calgray Public School Board (1911-1957).
Custodial History
Records were donated to the McKee Archives by Mary Richmond, the daughter of William Branton, in 2006.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of a copy of "Selections in Poetical and Prose Literature for Third Class Teachers' Examination" edited by John C. Saul and W.A. McIntyre.
Notes
The book is signed "William A. Branton, Brandon College, Man." and was bought at Christie's Bookstore Brandon (stamped). Description by Christy Henry.
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.26 William Archibald Branton
Related Material
Class of 1910 photographs and Brandon College Registration cards.
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Portrait of A.P. McDiarmid

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Artist
Hatch, Charles Stewart
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Form
painting
Date
no date
Accession Number
19124-1117
Artist
Hatch, Charles Stewart
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Date
no date
Form
painting
Description
Inscription: A.P. McDiarmid, M.A., D.D. b. 1852 in Ontario, d. 1946 in Robson, B.C. President of Brandon College in 1899-1912.
Dimensions
113 X 85 cm
Size Overall
158 X 130 cm
Medium
oil
Condition
Abrasion marks along right vertical edge. Canvas is loose in area BM and BR.
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
plexiglass; frame - wood and plaster with gild
Accession Number
19124-1117
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Portrait of Dr. Howard P. Whidden

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Artist
unknown
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Form
print
Date
no date
Accession Number
Pn/720
Artist
unknown
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Date
no date
Form
print
Dimensions
38.5 X 31 cm
Size Overall
66.5 X 56 cm
Medium
print
Condition
good
Primary Support
paper
Secondary Support
mat, glass, backing board; frame - wood
Inscriptions
Inscription: Dr. Howard P. Whidden, President, Brandon University. 1912-1923.
Accession Number
Pn/720
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