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Wheat City Business College Hockey Club

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.69
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #67
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is water stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 10 men, eight whom are wearing sweaters with the letters WCBC appliqued across the chest. The goalie is seated in a wodden chair and wears his goalie pads and skates. The four other players in the front row are also wearing skates and have their hockey sticks.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph mat reads: Wheat City Business College Hockey Club, 1912
Name Access
Wheat City Business College
Subject Access
portraits
Hockey
sports people & activities
team sports
team photos
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Motor Mart, Sioux City, Iowa

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.70
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #68
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
8.5" x 6.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Matting is torn, photo is scratched
History / Biographical
The Motor Mart Building in Sioux City, Iowa, is listed on the United States National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The State Historical Society of Iowa submitted the application in 1993. The building is an architectural example of the Commercial Style of the late 19th and early 20th Century American Movement designed by E.J. Henriques and C.F. Lytle Co. The building has a concrete foundation, brick walls, and a concrete roof. The Turner Mushroom System, a patented structural system involving a poured reinforced concrete framed, was used in the construction of the building. (Source: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form [online], focus.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/93000330.pdf)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a four-storey brick building, with a large showroom on the main floor. Inside, automobiles can be seen on display. Banners in the store windows read White Moon. The photograph was taken at night and exterior lights decorate the building.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Motor Mart, Sioux City, Ia., Lytle [?] Co. Archts., Mushroom Sys. truout.
Subject Access
Transportation
automobiles
motor cars
car lots
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.16
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. OK Used Cars - Western Motors Ltds - used car lot and a building containing The Specialty Shop and another business are pictured. The exposed wall of the Brown Block has been painted over.
Name Access
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Western Motors Ltd.
The Specialty Shop
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
car lots
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Western Motors Ltd., Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.33
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Anglo gas station is part of the car shop, which sells GM, Chevrolet, and Oldsmobiles. Hutchings' Drugs is on the ground floor of the Hughes Building on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess. Manufacturers Life occupies the second storey.
Name Access
Western Motors Ltd.
Hutchings Drugs
Hughes Building
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
car lots
drug stores
garages
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.17
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. A cigar shop is in the builing on the northeast corner. A used car lot can be seen to the north of the building and an advertisement for The Strand Optical Co. is painted on the Brown Block. The third storey of the Brown Block has been removed from the building.
Name Access
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
tobacconists
car lots
cigar dealer
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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The farmers in politics

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c1920
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Collection
Manitoba Pool Elevator Library Collection
Creator
Irvine, William, 1885-1962
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 14-7.1-13
Item Number Range
Archives 14-7.1-13
Responsibility
William Irvine
Start Date
c1920
Date Range
c1920
Publication
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Physical Description
253 p. ; 20 cm
Subject Access
Farmers Canada Political activity History
Canada Politics and government 20th century
Storage Location
Box 7.1 - Historical III
Storage Range
Box 7.1 - Historical III
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The legend of Henry Ford

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1948
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Collection
Manitoba Pool Elevator Library Collection
Creator
Sward, Keith, 1904
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 14-7.1-6
Item Number Range
Archives 14-7.1-6
Responsibility
by Keith Sward
Start Date
1948
Date Range
1948
Publication
New York ; Toronto : Russell & Russell
Physical Description
xviii, 550 p. ; 22 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical and index
Name Access
Ford
Henry
1863-1947
Subject Access
Automobile industry and trade United States History
Industrialists United States Biography
Storage Location
Box 7.1 - Historical III
Storage Range
Box 7.1 - Historical III
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The Brandon packers strike : a tragedy of errors

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c1971
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Collection
Manitoba Pool Elevator Library Collection
Creator
MacDowell, George F
Description Level
Item
Item Number
HD 5330.B7M3
Archives 14-7.2-15
Item Number Range
HD 5330.B7M3
Archives 14-7.2-15
Standard number
System Control Number 76253452
Responsibility
G.F. MacDowell
Start Date
c1971
Date Range
c1971
Publication
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Physical Description
xiii, 305 p. ; 24 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Subject Access
Brandon Packers Strike
1960
Brandon
Manitoba Packing-house Workers' Strike
Storage Location
Box 7.2 - Manitoba I (Archives copy)
Storage Range
Box 7.2 - Manitoba I (Archives copy)
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The face of yesterday : the story of Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
[1957]
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Collection
Manitoba Pool Elevator Library Collection
Creator
Coleman, MacDonald
Description Level
Item
Item Number
FC 3399.B73C6
Archives 14-18-2
Item Number Range
FC 3399.B73C6
Archives 14-18-2
Standard number
System Control Number 76232214
Responsibility
MacDonald Coleman ; illustrated by Peter Parker
Start Date
[1957]
Date Range
[1957]
Publication
Brandon, Man. : Brandon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Physical Description
106 p. : ill. ; 17 cm
Notes
Sponsored by the Brandon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Subject Access
Brandon
Man. History
Manitoba History
Storage Location
Box 18 - Royal Commissions I & Manitoba II
Storage Range
Box 18 - Royal Commissions I & Manitoba II
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (1)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.3
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue and the rear of buildings facing 200 block on 9th Street. The business in foreground is Thunderbird Bowl. The rear of the Brandon Inn is in the background.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
10th Street
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
bowling
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (2)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.4
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of downtown Brandon from the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Thunderbird Bowl is in the foreground. Painted advertisements on the sides of buildings include: The Mitrou's Cafe and Tea Room and Brandon Musical Supply Ltd. Vehicles parked on 10th Street are facing north.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
Mitrou Building
Brandon Musical Supply Ltd.
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba (3)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.5
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing east. In the background the following Brandon businesses can be seen: back of the Brandon Inn, B/A gas station, The Princess Cafe, and the Central Fire Hall.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Princess Cafe
Central Fire Station
B/A Service Station
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Strand Theatre, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.7
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. The Strand Theatre marquee shows "Gidget" starring Sandra Dee and Cliff Robertson. Other businesses in the Strand Block include: Ted Heming Jewellers, Waddell's, and Metropolitan Life.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Gidget," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre
Name Access
Strand Theatre
Ted Heming Jewellers
Waddell's
Metropolitan Life
Subject Access
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Architect's drawing of proposed Federal Building, Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Shillinglaw, Brandon architect
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.44
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Physical Description
6.75" x 4.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Architect's drawing of the proposed Federal Building on Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets, Brandon, Manitoba.
Name Access
Federal Building
Walter Shillinglaw
Subject Access
downtowns
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
architecture
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Hughes & Co. Lumber, founding members

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.63
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #56
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 10 men wearing heavy coats posing in front of Hughes & Co. Lumber located at 152 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Founders of Hughes
Name Access
Hughes & Co. Lumber
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Strathcona Block, H.Lamontagne & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.64
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #64
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive side is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the recently constructed Strathcona Block. H. Lamontagne & Co. Ltd., Wholesale, occupies the ground floor. Scaffolding is suspended from the north side of the building. Buildings have yet to be erected to the north and south sides of the Strathcona Block.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
H. Lamontange & Co.
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
street scenes
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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East side 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.6
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
8"x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an east side of 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue. Visible businesses include: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, McKenzie Seeds, Clement Block, Mitrou's Cafe and Tea Room, and Brandon Musical Supply Ltd. Vehicles parked on 10th Street are facing north.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Tara's Bulba," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre and similiar vehicles captured in the photograph.
Name Access
Thunderbird Bowl
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Pittsburgh Paint & Glass
Strand Theatre
Trans Canada Credit Loans
Ted Heming Jewellers
Carlton Cafe
McKenzie Seeds
Clement Block
Mitrou Building
Brandon Musical Supply Ltd.
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Co-operative outlooks : social studies : teacher idea book

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1976
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Collection
Manitoba Pool Elevator Library Collection
Creator
Common, Dianne L. (Dianne Lynn)
Boxer, S
Manitoba. Dept. of Co-operative Development
Manitoba. Co-operative Curriculum Project
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 14-7.2-11
Item Number Range
Archives 14-7.2-11
Responsibility
developed by D. L. Common and S. Boxer
Start Date
1976
Date Range
1976
Publication
Winnipeg : Co-operative Curriculum Project, Department of Co-operative Development
Physical Description
330 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subject Access
Cooperation Canada Study and teaching (Secondary)
Co-operative societies Canada Study and teaching (Secondary)
Social service Study and teaching (Secondary) Activity program
Canada Social conditions Study and teaching (Secondary)
Storage Location
Box 7.2 - Manitoba I
Storage Range
Box 7.2 - Manitoba I
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Parade on 10th Street

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.62
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #63
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is scuffed
History / Biographical
The Brandon Daily Sun (26 May 1924, 16) reported the annual church parade of Brandon Lodge 173 Sons of England was held on Sunday, May 25, 1924. The Brandon City Band lead the parade with H.J. Barter, P.P., serving as parade marshal. Over 100 members paraded to St. Mary's Church. Representatives from a variety of lodges participated, including Alexander, Neepawa, Souris, Wawanesa, and Lodge Carpenter Juveniles.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a parade travelling southwards on 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. A mounted rider wearing white appears to be leading the parade. A car draped with American and British flags follows. A band follows the vehicle. Individuals wearing white hats walk up the street. Business visible on the west side (100-block) of 10th Street include: Doig, Rankin, & Robertson, Limited; Bowling Alley, Billiards; Olympia Cafe Candies. The second storey on the Hughes Building has not been erected. The Alexandra Block, Strathcona Block, Olympia Block are visible. A large Union Jack flys from the Canadian Pacific Station. Vehicles are diagonally parked on both sides of 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Date for photograph obtained from licence plates.
Name Access
Doig, Rankin & Robertson
Olympia Cafe
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Strathcona Block
10th Street
Subject Access
parades
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
cafes
street scenes
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Ted Heming Jewellers, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.8
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Ted Heming Jewellers on the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, with the Strand Theatre to the south of the building complex. Other visible businesses in the Strand Block include: Hughes & Co. Ltd., Smart's Stationery, Waddell's, and Metropolitan Life.
Notes
Photograph dated from "Gidget," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre
Name Access
Ted Heming Jewellers
Hughes & Co.
Smart's Stationery
Waddell's
Strand Theatre
Metropolitan Life
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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