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Metropolitan store grand opening

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Clark J. Smith (?)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.115
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Metropolitan store was located on the south side of Rosser Avenue at 8th Street.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the front of the Metropolitan Store Ltd. at night, in particular four large display windows displaying men's and women's apparel and baked goods. Signs in the windows read: Grand opening sale Friday and Saturday.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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International Peace Garden grand opening 1932

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.85
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The International Peace Garden is situated on the international border between Manitoba and North Dakota, adjacent to the Canadian Border Services Boissevain port of entry and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency's Dunseith port of entry. The dedication for the International Peace Garden was held on July 14, 1932. It was estimated that 50,000 people were in attendance on opening day. The park is 9.5-square kilometers or 3.54-square miles.
Custodial History
Pictures were sent to Fred McGuinness in 1970 from E.M. Bergson of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows large crowds surrounding a stone cairn draped in American and Union Jack flags. According to the International Peace Garden website, the pictured cairn was built from stones gathered from Manitoba and North Dakota. The crowds gathered for the 1932 dedication of the International Peace Garden.
Notes
The back of the photograph is stamped: Enameloid Velox Print by the Jul 27 1932, Chicago Postal Photo Supplies, Regina, Sask.
Name Access
International Peace Garden
North Dakota
Subject Access
gardens
parks
monuments
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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International Peace Garden grand opening 1932

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.86
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The International Peace Garden is situated on the international border between Manitoba and North Dakota, adjacent to the Canadian Border Services Boissevain port of entry and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency's Dunseith port of entry. The dedication for the International Peace Garden was held on July 14, 1932. It was estimated that 50,000 people were in attendance on opening day. The park is 9.5-square kilometers or 3.54-square miles.
Custodial History
Pictures were sent to Fred McGuinness in 1970 from E.M. Bergson of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows large crowds surrounding a stone cairn draped in American and Union Jack flags. According to the International Peace Garden website, the pictured cairn was built from stones gathered from Manitoba and North Dakota. The crowds gathered for the 1932 dedication of the International Peace Garden.
Notes
The back of the photograph is stamped: Enameloid Velox Print by the Jul 27 1932, Chicago Postal Photo Supplies, Regina, Sask.
Name Access
International Peace Garden
North Dakota
Subject Access
gardens
parks
monuments
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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International Peace Garden grand opening 1932

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13776
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.87
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The International Peace Garden is situated on the international border between Manitoba and North Dakota, adjacent to the Canadian Border Services Boissevain port of entry and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency's Dunseith port of entry. The dedication for the International Peace Garden was held on July 14, 1932. It was estimated that 50,000 people were in attendance on opening day. The park is 9.5-square kilometers or 3.54-square miles.
Custodial History
Pictures were sent to Fred McGuinness in 1970 from E.M. Bergson of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the crowded parking lot at the International Peace Garden's 1932 dedication ceremony. People mill amongst the automobiles and tents can be seen in the background.
Notes
The back of the photograph is stamped: Enameloid Velox Print by the Jul 27 1932, Chicago Postal Photo Supplies, Regina, Sask.
Name Access
International Peace Garden
North Dakota
Subject Access
gardens
parks
Transportation
automobiles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Metropolitan Store

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA20
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Original location of Nation & Shewan Ltd. (partnership dissolved 1926)
Main building was built in 1889; The lower part (east/left side) was Dr. John McDiarmid Block, built 1885
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Metropolitan Store
Notes
[Located between 8th Street and 9th Street on the south side of Rosser Avenue.]
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in the same envelope, numbering them EA20 and EA20a. We have separated them.]
Name Access
Metropolitan Store
Nation & Shewan
Subject Access
businesses
department stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Metropolitan Store

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA26(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Built in 1889, the Nation & Shewan Building was the oldest complete building in downtown Brandon in 1985.
In early 1986 the two top floors were demolished.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
The Metropolitan Store (Nation and Shewan Building)
Notes
Located on the south side of the 800 block of Rosser Avenue.
The building was isolated at the time the photo was taken, due to nearby demolition for the new Gallery Mall.
From a combined negative.
Name Access
Metropolitan Store
Nation & Shewan
Subject Access
businesses
department stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Metropolitan Store

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA26(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 24, 1980
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Built in 1889, the Nation & Shewan Building was the oldest complete building in downtown Brandon in 1985.
In early 1986 the two top floors were demolished.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
The Metropolitan Store (Nation and Shewan Building)
Notes
Located on the south side of the 800 block of Rosser Avenue.
The building was isolated at the time the photo was taken, due to nearby demolition for the new Gallery Mall.
From a combined negative.
Name Access
Metropolitan Store
Nation & Shewan
Subject Access
businesses
department stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Metropolitan store display window

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1930
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Clark J. Smith (?)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.122
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1930
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Metropolitan store was located at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue. At present (August 2008) the space is the entrance and parking lot of the Towne Centre.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a Metropolitan store window display of Canaidan made fall hats for women.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Grand View Hotel interior

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.23
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
7" x 5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the possible interior of the Grandview Hotel. A young man is working behind the counter that holds a cash register and tobacco display case. A calendar for March 1913 advertises O.L. Harwood's Insurance, Real Estate, and Loans. Below the hotel's 35-room call box is an advertisement for the Public Stenographers Company. A postcard stand holds cards of Brandon's courthouse and other prominent buildings.
Notes
Date ascertained from calendar above counter.
Name Access
Grand View Hotel
Public Stenographers Company
Subject Access
hotels
building interiors
advertising
tobacco
cigar dealer
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Grand View Hotel interior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13714
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.23a
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
7" x 5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
photograph is torn
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the possible interior of the Grandview Hotel. A young man is working behind the counter that holds a cash register and tobacco display case. A calendar for March 1913 advertises O.L. Harwood's Insurance, Real Estate, and Loans. Below the hotel's 35-room call box is an advertisement for the Public Stenographers Company. A postcard stand holds cards of Brandon's courthouse and other prominent buildings.
Notes
Date ascertained from calendar above counter. This photograph is a duplicate of 20-2009.23 but is in sharper focus. Grand View is written in pencil on the back of the photograph.
Name Access
Grand View Hotel
Public Stenographers Company
Subject Access
hotels
building interiors
advertising
tobacco
cigar dealer
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Metropolitan store golden flake doughnut counter

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[n.d.]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Clark J. Smith (?)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.9
Item Number
1-2002.3.9.123
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[n.d.]
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Metropolitan store was located at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue. At present (August 2008) the space is the entrance and parking lot of the Towne Centre.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two women at work at the Metropolitan store Golden Flake doughnut counter.
Subject Access
donut
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Metropolitan Store - Rear showing Nation & Shewan Sign

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1EA20a
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Original location of Nation & Shewan Ltd. (partnership dissolved 1926)
Main building was built in 1889
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Rear of Metropolitan Store showing advertising for Nation & Shewan Ltd., the original owners
Notes
[Located between 8th Street and 9th Street on the south side of Rosser Avenue.]
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in the same envelope, numbering them EA20 and EA20a. We have separated them.]
Name Access
Metropolitan Store
Nation & Shewan
Subject Access
businesses
department stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Observatory opening

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Part Of
Residences and dining rooms
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1971
Part Of
Residences and dining rooms
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.6
Item Number
2.6.39
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1971
Physical Description
5" x 8" ((b/w)
Material Details
Contact prints
History / Biographical
The Observatory is located on the roof of McMaster Hall.
Scope and Content
Item is five contact prints taken at the opening of the Observatory. Print 1: Steps to the Observatory (man on the steps is Westly Wong) Print 2: Steps to the Observatory Print 3: Visitors Print 4: Foyer of McMaster Hall (Prof. R.M. Simmons making a donation towards a telescope) Print 5: Foyer of McMaster Hall (female visitor)
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Opening of the Observatory

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.40
Item Number
6.8.40
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Physical Description
b/w, 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
faculty activity (science) - opening of the observatory-women's auxiliary presenting cheque. L to R-Helen, Wes Wong, Don Mackay, ?, Lloyd Dulmage, Wesley Wong
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Opening of the Observatory

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.41
Item Number
6.8.41
Edition
b/w, 8" x 10"
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Scope and Content
Opening of the observatory-receiving of donation from women's auxiliary. L to R Back- D. R. MacKay, ?, Wes Wong, Gwen (Mrs. D. R.) MacKay, Lloyd Dulmage; Front-Helen Wong, Mrs. J. Hardy, Bernice (Mrs. Lloyd) Dulmage, Billie (Mrs. Gordon) McPherson, Charlotte (Mrs. Cliff) Carbano
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Opening of the Observatory

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
6
File Number
6.8.42
Item Number
6.8.42
Date Range
c. 1971/72
Physical Description
b/w, 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Faculty activity (science) opening of the Observatory. L to R- D. R. Mackay, Helen Wong, Bernice Dulmage, Charlotte Carbano, Billie McPherson ?, Hardy, ?, Gwen MacKay, ?, Wesley Wong; Foreground-Lloyd Dulmage
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
W
Item Number
11-2010.W46d
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of Western Motors employees(?).
Name Access
CKX
Western Motors
Subject Access
persons
cars
celebrations
businesses
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy interior

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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B142a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the checkout counter at Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy.
Name Access
CKX
Brown's Drug Store
Subject Access
drug stores
store interiors
businesses
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy interior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11642
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B142b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the infant section of Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy.
Name Access
CKX
Brown's Drug Store
Subject Access
drug stores
store interiors
businesses
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy interior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11643
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B142c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the projectors and cameras section of Brown's Drug Store and Clinic Pharmacy.
Name Access
CKX
Brown's Drug Store
Subject Access
drug stores
store interiors
businesses
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
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