Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.51

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #53

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1950

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Adhesive on back of photograph

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a portrait of an elderly woman with crimped hair and wearing classes. The woman has been identified as Elma Hughes, wife of Willard J. Hughes.

Name Access

Elma Hughes

Subject Access

portraits

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.54

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #55

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1900

Physical Description

7.25" x 5.75" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

water marks on matting, holes in corners

Scope and Content

Photograph shows CNR train No.44 carrying loads of lumber. Engineers pose with the locomotive. Several men pose on the railway tracks. Snow and ice appear in the ditch.

Notes

Writing on the front of the photograph reads: The First of Several Trains of Lumber for HUGHES & CO., Via C.N.R., Brandon, Man. Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Canadian National Railway

Subject Access

trains

lumber

lumbering

lumber manufacturing

winter

Transportation

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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