Part Of

Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection

Description Level

Box

File Number

14.1 - 14.8

Accession Number

21-2006

Other Numbers

Box N

GMD

textual records

Date Range

1882-1944

History / Biographical

For biographical information onf Angus McPherson and Mrs. (Ella) Johnston McPherson see the description for Box 6 of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection. For biographical information on Thomas and Annie Pentland see the descrption for Box 10 of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection.

Scope and Content

Contains the following files: 14.1 Account books [1906-1916] 14.2 Farmers pocket ledger [1935] 14.3 Mrs. Johnston McPherson - field book [1921-1944] 14.4 Account day book 1913-1915 14.5 Annie I. Pentland - miscellaneous records and accounts 1916-1934 14.6 Thomas Pentland account book 1917-1932 14.7 Thomas Pentland blacksmith account book 1882-1883 14.8 Angus McPherson account book 1916-1941

Notes

Part of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection.

Storage Location

Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection Box 12

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Part Of

Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection

Description Level

Box

File Number

16.1 - 16.13

Accession Number

21-2006

Other Numbers

Box P

GMD

textual records

Date Range

1879-1954

Physical Description

13 cm

History / Biographical

For biographical information on Hugh and Margaret McPherson see the description for Box 5 of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection. For biographical information on Johnston and Angus McPherson see the descrption for Box 6 of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection. For biographical information on Murray McPherson see the fonds level description for the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection. Howard Johnston McPherson, the oldest son of Angus and Ethel (Pentland) McPherson, was born on July 6, 1920. He graduated from Brandon Collegiate in 1938 and joined his father on the farm. In 1941, he joined the R.C.A.F. and trained as an air engine mechanic. Returning from Europe in 1945, Howard continued to live with his parents until his marriage to Jessie Walsh (b. March 21, 1922) of Sceptre, SK on June 18, 1955. Together they had three children: Muriel Ruth (m. Cody Johnson); Nancy Carol (m. Dennis Mauthe); and Donald Howard (m. Ann). The family farmed in the Brandon Hills district. Howard died on May 2, 2005.

Scope and Content

Contains the following files: 16.1 Hugh and Margaret McPherson account book 1879 16.2 McPherson Farm cash book (Hugh, Johnston, Angus) 1906-1912 16.3 McPherson Farm account book 1890's 16.4 Cash book 1953 16.5 Cash book [1943-1949] 16.6 Angus McPherson - Canadian Wheat Board emergency cheque correspondence 1949 16.7 Angus McPherson - insurance documents 1948-1950 16.8 Murray McPherson - agreement between SC Area #1 and District Association 1951 16.9 Angus McPherson - Canadian Wheat Board permits (8) 1944-1954 16.10 Angus McPherson - cattle inventories 1951-1952 16.11 Howard and Angus McPherson miscellaneous farm correspondence 1950-1953 16.12 Documents re: Angus McPherson estate 1951-1954 16.13 Income tax forms and documents 1945-1953

Notes

Part of the Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection.

Storage Location

Alfred Angus Murray McPherson collection Box 13

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.184

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1970

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The winter carnival was composed of recreational and athletic activities. It also included a dance and the crowning of a carnival king and queen.

Scope and Content

Photograph of students on an ice rink taken during Brandon University's winter carnival. The partially visible hockey player is Mel Jesson. To the right is the winter carnival mascot.

Subject Access

carnivals

festivals

winter activities

celebrations

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

5

File Number

5.3.6

Item Number

5.3.6

Date Range

c. mid-1960s

Physical Description

colour, 5" x 7"

Scope and Content

Dining Room (Winter). Student Activity. Back Row: Richard Onganda (?), Stu Farnell (Centre) (?), Bob Ireland (Right)

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

5

File Number

5.3.26C

Item Number

5.3.26C

Date Range

c. 1969

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Outside. Student activities ( winter carnival?)? Mr. R.B. Inch

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.5.7

Item Number

6.5.7

Date Range

May 3rd, 1966

Physical Description

b/w, 5.5" x 6"

Scope and Content

basement of McKenzie Building. Faculty Activity: Education Activity Science Fair

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.5.8

Item Number

6.5.8

Date Range

May 3rd, 1966

Physical Description

b/w, 5.5" x 7.5"

Scope and Content

basement of McKenzie Building. Faculty Activity: Education Activity - Science Fair

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.8.19

Item Number

6.8.19

Date Range

c. 1966

Physical Description

b/w, 7.5" x 7.75"

Scope and Content

fish. science fair. science activity

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.8.20

Item Number

6.8.20

Date Range

c. 1966

Physical Description

b/w, 5.25" x 9.5"

Scope and Content

7 chickens, 7 day embryo, 12 day embryo, 18 day embryo. science activity-science fair

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.1

Item Number

7.7.1

Date Range

c. 1971

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Brandon University. Midwinter Seminar. L-R Marlene Bilous (Chairman); Ross Dawson; Penny Simpson; Bruce Howard, M.P.; Gordon Fairweather, M.P.; Eileen McFadden

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.2

Item Number

7.7.2

Date Range

c. 1971

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Brandon University Midwinter Seminar. L-R Marlene Bilous (chairman); Ross Dawson; Penny Simpson; Bruce Howard M.P.; George Fairweather M.P.; Eileen McFadden; Claude Lernlin; Arthur Andrew; S.R. Roy; Charles Burchill

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.3

Item Number

7.7.3

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar. L-R ?, Roy Bonistel, Lochhead, Patrick Watson, Ralph Pippert

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.4

Item Number

7.7.4

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar (Painting) William Ronald (?)

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.5

Item Number

7.7.5

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar. L-R Patrick Watson, CBC., William Ronald (?)

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.6

Item Number

7.7.6

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar. William Ronald, ?, ?

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.7

Item Number

7.7.7

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar series. L-R Wm. C Burgess, ?, Donald Robertson

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.8

Item Number

7.7.8

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

Midwinter Seminar. L-R Clare Coburn, Ralph Pippert

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

7

File Number

7.7.9

Item Number

7.7.9

Date Range

c. 1972

Physical Description

b/w, 8" x 10"

Scope and Content

WMCA Midwinter Seminar (?). L-R Clare Coburn, Ralph Pippert, ?, ?, Muriel Westwood (?), ?

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

5

File Number

5.5.41

Item Number

5.5.41

Date Range

March 7, 1984

Physical Description

22 negatives

Scope and Content

Food Fair underway

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.8.64

Item Number

6.8.64

Date Range

1989

Physical Description

b/w, 3.5" x 5"

Scope and Content

Science Fair Contestant

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