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Threshing at Blight's Farm

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.152
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two women at a tractor. One is cranking the engine, the other is seated at the wheel.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: "Threshing. Blights Farm Willow Creek at Chater. My mother at crank. Now over 90 living at 403-12th Street. G. Baldock 1971. 1925."
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
women
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13842
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.153
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows threshing equipment and wagon carts filled with hay.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: At Willow Creek and Assiniboine River, 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13843
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.154
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Mr. Blight standing on a hay wagon while he feeds the threshing machine. Lance Blight is standing in the foreground.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 3 prints [20-2009.153 to 20-2009.155]. Threshing at Blight's farm Willow Creek at Chater. Lance Blight of [sic] front his father on the rack. 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Threshing at Blight's Farm

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13844
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.155
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a harvest scene in the Assiniboine Valley. Stacks of wheat are in the process of being loaded into horse-drawn wagon carts. A threashing machine is set-up in the field next to an empty wagon. A woman in 1920s-era clothing is walking in the field.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 3 prints [20-2009.153 to 20-2009.155]. Threshing at Blight's farm Willow Creek at Chater. Lance Blight of front his father on the rack. 1925.
Name Access
Blight's Farm
Subject Access
farming
threshing crews
Tractors
vehicles
wagons
horses
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Experimental Farm, Brandon postcard

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13874
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1910s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Published by Christie's Bookstore, Brandon, Man.
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.184
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1910s
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (colour)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the buildings of the superintendant and barns of the Brandon Experimental Farm (now Brandon Rearch Station)
Notes
Part of "Christie's Brandon Series of Six Colored Picture Postcards of Brandon, Manitoba, The Crown Series, Published by Christie's Bookstore, Brandon, Man." [note: missing sixth postcard]. Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Experimental Farm, Brandon. Man.
Name Access
Experimental Farm
Brandon Research Station
Subject Access
farms
Agriculture
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 File 9
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - road

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14182
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.251
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of the road along the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
See McG 9 1-2015.249 corresponding negative #4
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - landscape

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14189
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.258
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a landscape view from the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
Negative accompanies photo
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
winter
landscapes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Fred McGuinness at Christmas Tree Farm

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13895
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.206
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Physical Description
4.75" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness planting trees at Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Christmas Tree Farm
Subject Access
farming
trees
forestry
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - aerial view

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13964
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[2009]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.36
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[2009]
Physical Description
11" x 8.5" (colour)
Material Details
reproduction
Scope and Content
Colour photocopy shows an aerial view of the Fred McGuinness property - Christmas Tree Farm - on section 17.
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Subject Access
residences
aerial photographs
farms
Storage Location
McGuinness oversize storage drawer (1-2015)
Arrangement
From RR #3 family letters
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm contact sheet

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14179
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.248
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Contact sheet shows scenes from Christmas Tree Farm including: honey jars, the McGuinness personal library, home, and planted trees
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - house, closeup

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14184
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.253
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an overview of the house on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
See McG 9 1-2015.249 corresponding negative #7
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - house, overview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14185
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.254
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an overview of the house on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
See McG 9 1-2015.249 corresponding negative #12
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
Show Less

Christmas Tree Farm - house, overview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14186
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.255
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an overview of the house on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
See McG 9 1-2015.249 corresponding negatives #16 to #22
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - back of house

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14187
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.256
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an overview of the house on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
Negative accompanies photo
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - beehive scale

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14188
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.257
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows beehive scale on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
Negative accompanies photo
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
winter
beehives
apiaries
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm - back yard and plantings

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14183
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.252
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
5.25 " x 3.5" (colour)
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of the backyard of the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17. Christmas tree plantings can be seen in the background.
Notes
See McG 9 1-2015.249 corresponding negative #1
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
winter
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Fred McGuinness weighing beehive at Christmas Tree Farm

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13896
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.207
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1980s
Physical Description
4.75" x 3.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Fred McGuinness weighing a beehive at Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: McG weighing a hive during a rearch program
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Christmas Tree Farm
Subject Access
farming
beehives
apiaries
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #1
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm negative set 1, frames 0 to 26

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14180
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.249
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
negatives
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Set consists of 27 negatives showing different views of the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
Images
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Christmas Tree Farm negative set 2, frames 1A to 8A

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14181
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.250
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s-1990s]
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
negatives
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Set consists of 8 negatives showing a delivery of saplings to the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17
Name Access
Christmas Tree Farm
Section 17
Brandon Building Movers Ltd
Subject Access
residences
farms
trees
Transportation
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
RR #8 photos
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Christmas Tree Farm negative set 3, frames 1A to 13A

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14190
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.259
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1980s]
Physical Description
1.5 " x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
negatives
History / Biographical
Fred McGuinness is popularly known for his work as the prairie essayist for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, a position he held for 17 years. Many of McGuinness’ Morningside essays were autobiographical in nature. He often reported about life on Christmas Tree Farm, a section of land where he and his wife, Christine, built their dream home in the late 1970s. The couple planted a Christmas tree farm on the property and Christine maintained an extensive kitchen garden, while Fred tended honey bees. Life on the farm made its way into radiobroadcasts, Neighborly News columns, and the book "Letters from Section 17: A Collection of Morningside Essays" (Winnipeg: Great Plains Publishing, 1999).
Scope and Content
Set consists of 13 negatives showing work being conducted on the McGuinness property, Christmas Tree Farm, Section 17. The first 12 negatives show the McGuinness family planting with their tractor and the last negative shows a woman working on a swimming pool liner.
Notes
McGuinness drafted a manuscript, titled "Hole in the Ground," about the family pool on Section 17. It was one manuscript McGuinness was re-tooling before he passed away in 2011.
Name Access
Section 17
Christmas Tree Farm
Subject Access
Horticulture
farming
Tractors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar boxes
Images
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