Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant.
Custodial History
Photographs were 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
Thirty four photographs of the construction of the John R. Brodie Science Centre.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
One small hole, some pencil marks and stains. A couple of the names are illegible.
History / Biographical
The Brandon Normal School was an arm of the provincial Department of Education. Manitoba Normal schools were initiated in the early 1880s (1882 for protestant teachers and 1883 for Roman Catholic ones) to meet the demand for teachers in the province's schools. Normal schools were held in Brandon at various locations until the construction of the Brandon Normal School in 1912 under the Roblin government. The Brandon Normal School operated until 1946.
Custodial History
Photograph was donated to the McKee Archives by Janette Donnelly in 1999.
Scope and Content
Portraits of the students and staff of Brandon Normal School's third class spring term (1921).
The First Baptist Church at the corner of 11th Street and Lorne Avenue was built in 1904 from the designs of W.A. Elliott. This was the Baptist congregation's second church; the first, a wood frame structure erected in 1885, stood on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. A third church was built at 3881 Park Avenue, with the official dedication on October 16, 1994. At present (June 2007), the First Baptist Church in the photograph remains, but is unoccupied.
Custodial History
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows the First Baptist Church.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the Assiniboine Historical Society's Brandon: An Architectural Walking Tour pamphlet (1982).
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
Located south of Stanley Park along the 1400 block of Lorne Avenue, Park School was constructed in 1904. Designed by W.A. Elliot and built by the Brandon Construction Company the structure measured 71 x 107 feet and cost approximately $38,000.
The school featured a principal’s office, reception room, staff rooms, an assembly hall for eight hundred, and ten class rooms. The interior walls were lined with mahogany while the floors were made of western pine. The interior of the basement was constructed from Tyndall stone, while Crookston brick trimmed with Bedford stone made up the exterior.
The building was razed in September 1978. Hobbes Manor was built on the location.
Scope and Content
Item is a postcard showing Park School in Brandon, MB.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken from the 100 block of 10th Street looking north. At the bottom of 10th Street is the CPR Station. Also visible are the Canadian Bank of Commerce, the Cecil Hotel, The Sun, the Royal Bank of Canada and the awning on Davidson & Gowen.
Notes
An 11.75" x 8" (b/w) print of this photograph is located with the orignal at 6-1999.2. A digital scan of the photograph is available on a CD located in the Archives' office.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows the the corner of 10th Street and Rosser Avenue, looking northwest. Visible businesses include: the Canadian Bank of Commerce; The Sun; Canadian Pacific; Brandon Brick Co.; T. Bronson; Fraser and Co.; and the John E. Smith Block.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of 10th Street from Pacific Avenue looking sourth. Visible businesses include: the Cecil Hotel; the Canadian Bank of Commerce; Campbell and Campbell; and the Bank of British North America
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of Rosser Avenue from 7th Street looking west. Visible businesses include: ? and Ball; Vincent & MacPherson; W.N. Finlay; Christie's; J. Burchill; the Empire Hotel; and Fleming's Drug Store. A number of people and vehicles are visible on both sides of the street.
Notes
A digital scan of the photograph is available on a CD located in the Archives' office.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of Rosser Avenue, looking east from 11th Street. Visible in the photo are the Merchant's Bank of Canada, A. Smith, and the Union Bank of Canada. A number of people and vehicles are also visible.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
