A plaque that accompanied the photograph and has since been discarded read: John R. Brodie, 1879-1962. Athlete, industrialist, and philanthropist. Resided in Brandon 1902-1920. Founded Great West Coal Company 1912. Contributed $250,000 to Brandon College, 1961, and left the college ¼ interest in his estate. Negative is located with the photograph.
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant.
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970.
Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the roof of Brandon University's coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue, as well as the residential area nearby. The photograph appears to be looking west.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
The photograph was taken for the Centennial of Brandon College/University.
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph taken looking southwest from approximately the northeast corner of Princess Avenue and 17th Street. The entire campus, as well as a number of residential streets are visible.
The photograph may have been taken for Brandon University's centennial.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking northeast from approximately Victoria Avenue and 21st Street and shows the Brandon University campus, Kinsmen Stadium, the Assiniboine River and a number of residential neighbourhoods.
Photograph is looking south from the entrance to McMaster Hall and shows students talking on the sidewalk leading between McMaster Hall and the Citizens' Science Building.
Notes
"Campus Candids" is written on the back of the photograph.
Photograph was taken in front of the George T. Richardson Centre sign at the dedication of the building. L to R: Ron Helwer (BU Foundation President); Dr. Anges (Richardson) Benidickson; George T. Richardson; Tannis Ricahrdson; Kathleen Richardson; Dr. Dennis Anderson (BU President).
Notes
Photograph appeared in the June 1995 issue of Alumni News.
Photograph of the 1958 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): M. Brandon; A. Kossak; J. Jubenvill; and J. Scott.
Middle Row (L to R): W. Friesen; R. Nelson; H. Hutton; H. Kushmaniuk; and A. Minish.
Front Row (L to R): B. Thorkelson; W. Clendenning; K. Harrison; T. Dechka; I. Dickson; J. Callander; and R. Roney.
Photograph of the 1959 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): S. Tunningly; A. Wells; J. Donagy; C. Davreux; G. Martin; J. Melvin; W. Pettapiece; M. Yakamishyn; and W. Evans.
Middle Row (L to R): H. Murray; R. Bagg; N. Robertson; B. Grant; C. Coburn; D. Birch; J. Skafel; A. Tweed; and G. Giem.
Front Row (L to R): M. MacDonald; J. Evans; K. Pue; L. Brodie; E. MacDonald; and A. Gash.
The matting is warped at the bottom as a result of water damage.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 1960 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): B. Heselgrave; A. Slifka; W. Murton; T. Ross; D. Halstead; J. Chudzik; R. Simmons; B. McLennan; M. Zuk; E. Gillespie; T. McFadden; and L. Smith.
Front Row (L to R): C. Alford; J. Mahoney; G. Demare; C. Bund; I. Hrushowy; S. Boguski; J. Lockie; J. Potter; and M. Alford.
Photograph of the 1961 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): I. Whyte; A. Robertson; L. Seeback; R. Chernecki; and G. Peary.
Middle Row (L to R): R. Ferris; S. Hyrich; G. Gordon; G. Scott; R. Armbruster; and R. Latimer.
Front Row (L to R): G. Collins; I Badowich; R. Yauck; M. Pothorin; R. Brown; J. Bund; and L. Nikkel.
Photograph of the 1961-1962 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): W. Godolphin; C. Driver; K. Elder; R. Keeler; J. Greasley; I. Barnes; W. Wellar; H. McRuer; G. McKinnon; and B. Parker.
Middle Row (L to R): T. Bicknell; G. Hickling; D. Holmlund; W. Fawcett; G. Scott; W. Rutherford; T. Lambert; R. Rogers; and W. Johnston.
Front Row (L to R): C. Fisher; K. Smeltz; J. Johnston; L. McDonald; M. Fargey; D. Fraser; and M. Smith.
Photograph of the 1962-1963 Brandon College science graduates.
Back Row (L to R): S. Bell; D. Bergman; J. Dowsitt; J. Chudzik; K. Matieshin; C. Van Teeling; D. McFadden; and L. Rivers.
Middle Row (L to R): M. Davidson; R. Ireland; R. Bell; G. Butler; R. Gurba; J. Wood; K. May; and R. Westcott.
Front Row (L to R): G. McKinnon; C. Glenn; A. Budlong; S. Hutton; W. Gulenchin; C. Pangman; and M. Kennedy.
View is south from the driveway in front of Clark Hall. Photograph shows roof renovations on the Brandon College Building. Citizens' Science Building and the John R. Brodie Science Centre are also visible.
