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

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1.1

Item Number

1.1.1

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 7th, 1967

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Brandon University 1st Convocation '67. Wilfred G. Bigelow, Douglas L. Campbell, Milton C. Holden Background: Prof. J. Tyman

Name Access

Bigelow; Campbell; Holden; Tyman

Subject Access

Class of 1967; Convocation

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Part Of

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1.1

Item Number

1.1.2

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 7th, 1967

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Scope and Content

B.U. Gym (?) First Convocation '67. Dr. J. E. Robbins, Rev. Stanley H. Knowles

Name Access

Robbins; Knowles

Subject Access

Class of 1967; Convocation

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Part Of

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1.1

Item Number

1.1.4

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 7th, 1967

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Brandon University's First Convocation 67 Chancellor Maitland B. Steinkopf, Dr. J. E. Robbins, Pres., Dr. Harris L. MacNeill

Name Access

Steinkopf; Robbins; MacNeill

Subject Access

Class of 1967; Convocation

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Part Of

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1.1

Item Number

1.1.5

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 7th, 1967

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Scope and Content

B.U. Gym (?) Brandon University (1st Convocation) 67 Wilfred E. McGregor (Ch. B. of Gov); Lea Clark

Name Access

McGregor; Clark

Subject Access

Class of 1967; Convocation

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Part Of

BUPC 1 Convocation

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1.1

Item Number

1.1.3

GMD

graphic

Date Range

October 7th, 1967

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Scope and Content

B. U. First Convocation (Installation of M. Steinkopf) Maitland B. Steinkopf (Mr. Chancellor), Prof. W. Leland Clark, Registrar

Name Access

Steinkopf; Clark

Subject Access

Class of 1967; Convocation

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