Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

6

File Number

6.10.10

Item Number

6.10.10

Date Range

c. 1900-1912

Physical Description

b/w, 4" x 6"

Scope and Content

Brandon College Maintenance Staff

Notes

McDiarmid Era. Has negative

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.90

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1910

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (colour)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has been issued. Corners are worn.

Scope and Content

Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.

Notes

The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

race tracks

horse racing

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Ottawa

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.193

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1920s

Physical Description

3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the ornamental fair ground gates. Writing on the edifice reads: Provincial Exhibition Park Brandon's Big Fair. On the six flag poles are the American flag, Union Jacks, and Red Ensign. A number of pedestrians can be seen strolling near the gate.

Notes

Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Entrance to Fair Grounds, Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba

Subject Access

fairs

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

From 20-2009 photos

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

File Number

1.1.2

Item Number

1.1.2

Date Range

Late 1950s/Early 1960s

Physical Description

b/w, 4" x 5"

Scope and Content

Brandon College Library

Subject Access

Brandon College Library

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

BUPC 2.2.29

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1909

Physical Description

6" x 4" (b/w)

History / Biographical

William Davies, a Baptist meat packer from Toronto, provided money for the construction of the Brandon College Building.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the interior of the Brandon College Chapel. The portraits on the back wall are of William Davies and his wife.

Notes

Negative enclosed.

Related Material

Letters of William Davies: Toronto 1854-1861, edited by William Sherwood Fox, is located in Rare Books (call number CT 310.D3A4). Fox was an Instructor at Brandon College from 1900 to 1909.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.31

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. early 1960s

Physical Description

5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Scope and Content

View is southwest from the sidewalk in front of the building. Photograph shows the east side of the section of the building that connects the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.6

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1982

Physical Description

3.75" x 3.5" (b/w)

Scope and Content

View is west from the east side of 18th Street. Photograph shows the front lawn and the Brandon College Building.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.35

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1982

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Scope and Content

View is west from the east side of 18th Street. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and part of the front lawn.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.9

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. late 1980s

Physical Description

3.5" x 5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is southwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.10

Date Range

c. late 1980s

Physical Description

5" x 3.5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is southwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building with McMaster Hall in the background.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.11

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. late 1980s

Physical Description

5" x 3.5"

Scope and Content

View is southwest. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building with the Citizens' Science Building and McMaster Hall in the background.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.12

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. late 1980s

Physical Description

5" x 3.5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is northwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.22

GMD

graphic

Date Range

May 1978

Physical Description

5" x 3.5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is southwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Buildings and a number of cars parked in front of it. An H-Hut and McMaster Hall are visible in the background.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.23

GMD

graphic

Date Range

May 1978

Physical Description

3.5" x 5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is northwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the south side of the Brandon College Building, including scaffolding. J.R.C. Evans Lecture Theatre in the background.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.24

GMD

graphic

Date Range

May 1978

Physical Description

3.5" x 5" (colour)

Scope and Content

View is northeast from the southwest corner of the building. Photograph shows scaffolding on the south side of the Brandon College Building.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2.2

Item Number

2.2.34

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1920s/1930s

Physical Description

6.25" x 4.5" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The podium in the photograph is used during convocation.

Custodial History

Donated by D. Sumner.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the interior of the Brandon College Chapel, including the podium donated to Brandon College by McMaster University in 1900 and a portrait of Dr. A.P. McDiarmid.

Notes

Photograph is a reproduction.

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.155

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1956

Physical Description

3.75" x 4.25" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Portrait of the Brandon College cheerleaders.

Subject Access

cheerleading

sports

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.156

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1949

Physical Description

2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College cheerleaders on a (possible) parade float. L to R: ?, Dorine Denison, Val Trent, Doreen Fedoruk.

Name Access

Dorine Denison

Val Trent

Doreen Fedoruk

Subject Access

cheerleading

sports

parades

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

F.J. Cleverley, Minnedosa, MB - Photgraphic Services

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.157

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1953

Physical Description

3" x 7" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College cheerleaders and spectators. Seated behind the cheerleaders in the white angora hat is Jean Goodwin (faculty memeber). Cheerleaders (L to R): Doreen "Bunny" Fedoruk, Joyce Marie Thordarson (daughter of Professor B. Thordarson), Jerry Jerrett, Val Trent, Dorine Dennison

Name Access

Jean Goodwin

Doreen Fedoruk

Joyce Marie Thordarson

Jerry Jerrett

Val Trent

Dorine Dennison

Subject Access

cheerleading

sports

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.159

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1966

Physical Description

4.25" x 6" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Portrait of the Brandon College cheerleaders taken in the gymnasium. L to R: Sharon Bailey, Pat Price, Wendy Cory, Georgina Duthie, Bev Boris, Julie Laverty, Sherry Hiscock.

Name Access

Sharon Bailey

Pat Price

Wendy Cory

Georgina Duthie

Bev Boris

Julie Laverty

Sherry Hiscock

Subject Access

cheerleading

sports

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