Postcard shows the 100 block of 10th Street facing north. The CPR train station can be seen at the end of 10th Street. The sign for the Rex Cafe is visible on the west side of 10th Street. On the east side of 10th Street, billboards for Campbell & Campbell furniture are visible as well as signs for Pianos and the Orpheum Theatre. Motorists and cyclists share the road. Street car tracks run the length of 10th Street.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: Morning reflection of Brandon's skyline on the Assiniboine River, photo by Sandy Black, printed in Brandno, Manitoba, Canada by Leech Printing Ltd.
Some damage to matting, especially on the back. There is also significant water damage to the image. There are two brads in the matting (one on the left edge, one on the right edge). The brads are connected to a red ribbon likely used to hang the photograph.
Custodial History
Kay Sullivan gave the photograph to Fred McGuinness in August 2007.
Scope and Content
Photograph was taken from the riverbank and shows the suspension foot-bridge in Souris, MB. A number of buildings, both commerial and possibly residential, can be seen on the far side of the river.
According to Russ Gourluck (Silver Screens on the Prairie, Winnipeg: Great Plains Publications, 2012, 26), the Orpheum Theatre was in operation from 1917 to 1920 when it then became the Willis Theatre.
Scope and Content
Postcard shows the 100 block of 10th Street facing north. The CPR train station can be seen at the end of 10th Street. The sign for the Rex Cafe is visible on the west side of 10th Street. On the east side of 10th Street, billboards for Campbell & Campbell furniture are visible as well as signs for Pianos and the Orpheum Theatre. Motorists and cyclists share the road. Street car tracks run the length of 10th Street.
Notes
Postcard was manufactured by T.B. [Tichnor Brothers, Inc., 1908-1987] Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Kirkham's Bridge was built in 1906, to replace an earlier wooden bridge. The bridge was used until 1981, when it was purchased by the Town of Birtle and moved to a newsite. A former railway pridge was installed in its place.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Kirkham's Bridge, a steel truss bridge that spanned the Little Saskatchewan River in the Municipality of Riverdale.
Notes
Identification of the bridge provided by Ken Storie (2023). Additional information taken from the Manitoba Historical Society website.
Some damage to matting, especially on the back. Photograph is good. There are two brads in the matting (one on the left edge, one on the right edge). The brads are connected to a (broken) red ribbon likely used to hang the photograph.
Custodial History
Kay Sullivan gave the photograph to Fred McGuinness in August 2007.
Scope and Content
Photograph was taken from the riverbank and shows the steel bridge in Souris, MB. A second wooden bridge is visible behind the steel bridge. The residence of Dr. W.A. Sherrin can be seen to the right of the bridges.
Notes
Dr. Sherrin's residence was identified using the Illustrated Souvenir of Souris, Manitoba (p. 38).
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.
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a studio portrait of moustached wearing a three-piece suit, seated with six girls. The girls are wearing dresses, ribbons in their hair, and several have broaches pinned at their necks.
Cypress River Co-operative Elevator Association Limited Organizational papers: 1930 - 1969 Resolution re Accrued Interest and Surpluses, 1930 - 1931 Application for One Share of Stock, July 23, 1931 Bylaw No. 12, July 23, 1931 Bylaw No. 13, July 23, 1931 Shareholders' Meeting re Bylaw No. 12 and 13, July 23, 1931 Agreement between CRC - MPE, August 1, 1931 Bylaw No. 14, November 3, 1931 One Share of Common Stock, December 1, 1931 Meeting re Bylaw No. 15, March 9, 1933 Agreement between CRC - MPE, October 15, 1936 Bylaw No. 16, October 31, 1939 Bylaw, Cancellation of Share Capital, October 29, 1940 Approval of Bylaw - Cancellation of Share Capital, 1940 General Bylaws, October 27, 1941 Bylaw No. 18, October 27, 1941 Bylaw No. 19, October 27, 1941 Bylaw No. 20, October 27, 1941 Resolution re Surplus, 1941 - 1942 Agreement between CRC - MPE, August 1, 1954 Directors' Resolution, October 18, 1961 Agreement between CRC/MPE, December 15, 1966 Bylaw No. 26, March 23, 1967 Arrangement and Transfer Agreement, June 17, 1967 Directors' Resolution accepting Arrangement, no date and Transfer Agreement, no date Minutes of Executive Board meetings, Volume 1 April 5, 1928 Volume 4 January 25, 1991 Minutes of Shareholders Annual meetings, 1938 - 1990 (20 reports). Financial records and statistics Statement of Surplus, 1938 - 1946 (5 reports) Final Statements, 1931 - 1943, (5 reports) Auditors Reports, 1932 - 1968 (14 reports) Detail of Grain Earnings, 1963 - 1968 (4 reports) Review of Operating Results, 1960 - 1968 (4 reports) Comparative Statement, July 31, 1932 Growers Equity Payment, January 12, 1945 Surplus and Terminal Mortgage Payment, December 11, 1945 Financial Statements, December 31, 1945 Receipts, December 30, 1963 Correspondence, 1925 - 1967 Membership list, 1942 - 1969 Miscellaneous, Receipt dated January 1981 for Pool Elevators ad in Newsletter. Corporate Name: Rural Municipality of Victoria
Swan River Co-operative Elevator Association Limited Organizational papers: 1961 Directors' Resolution, 18 October 1961 Corporate Name: Rural Municipality of Swan River.
