Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2

Item Number

BAPC 2.34

Accession Number

17-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. April 8, 1912

Physical Description

3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)

Material Details

Postcard

Custodial History

Postcard was sent to Chuck Wilson's aunt, Mrs. W.M. Wilson in Creelman, SK by the McKenzie Seed Company in 1912. Chuck Wilson found the postcard in some of his aunt's papers in 2009 and mailed it to the McKee Archives.

Scope and Content

Item consists of a colour postcard of the McKenzie Seed Company building located on the west side of the 100 block of 9th Street. The card was sent to Mrs. W.M. Wilson of Creelman, SK to acknowledge her order. Writing on the front of the card reads: A.E. McKenzie Co., Limited, Seedsmen, Brandon, Man

Name Access

A.E. McKenzie Co., Limited

A.E. McKenzie Seed Company

9th Street

Subject Access

commercial buildings

businesses

Agriculture

downtown

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

Related Material

RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Seed Co., Ltd. fonds

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

2

Item Number

BAPC 2.10

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1980

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Robert (Bob) Ford dressed as the Pied Piper playing a soprano saxophone surrounded by children in costume, some carrying Brandon University Alumni pennants. Photo was taken during the Brandon University Homecoming Parade held in downtown Brandon.

Name Access

Brandon University Alumni Association

Bob Ford

Narvey's

The Ski Shop

Dirty Don's Denim

Don Gardener's

Robert Ford

Subject Access

parades

floats

public ceremonies

homecoming

university activities

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.52

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #82

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1920

Physical Description

7" x 10" (b/w)

Material Details

o

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a three-storey wood-framed residence, possibly a Hughes & Co. property.

Notes

Writing on front of page reads: Hughes & Co., Brandon

Subject Access

residences

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Boynton & Eaton, Reston, Man.

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.56

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #57

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a threshing outfit.

Notes

Writing on front of photograph reads: Thresing Outfit of Hughes & Co. Redvers. 1912.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

threshing crews

harvesting

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: C.J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.60

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #61

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1911-1925]

Physical Description

7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a two-storey wood framed house surrounded by a wooden picket fence.

Notes

Photograph date based on years C.J. Smith worked in Brandon

Subject Access

residences

residential streets

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.61

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #62

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900s]

Physical Description

7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained, photograph is missing bottom left corner

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a two-storey brick duplex with wooden ornamental trim. The property has been identified as the 7th Street Terrace.

Notes

Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.

Subject Access

residences

residential streets

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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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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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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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Series

Series Number

6

GMD

graphic

Scope and Content

Photographs in this series depict Brandon and area associations and organizations.

Storage Location

Brandon and Area photograph collection photograph drawer (regular and oversize)

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.54

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #55

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1900

Physical Description

7.25" x 5.75" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

water marks on matting, holes in corners

Scope and Content

Photograph shows CNR train No.44 carrying loads of lumber. Engineers pose with the locomotive. Several men pose on the railway tracks. Snow and ice appear in the ditch.

Notes

Writing on the front of the photograph reads: The First of Several Trains of Lumber for HUGHES & CO., Via C.N.R., Brandon, Man. Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Canadian National Railway

Subject Access

trains

lumber

lumbering

lumber manufacturing

winter

Transportation

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Martel's, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.57

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #58

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1906-1910]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows two wooden grain silos on a farm property. One silo appears to be recently constructed.

Notes

Photograph dated based on period Martel's operated in Brandon.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

harvesting

farms

Grain Storage

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3

Item Number

BAPC 3.8

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19--]

Physical Description

4.25" x 2.75" (b/w)

History / Biographical

Bunclody, MB was located near Souris, MB. The bridge in question crossed the Souris River.

Custodial History

Photograph was donated by a "Mrs. Wilson" in 1989.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows railroad tracks (presumably Great Northern Railway tracks near Bunclody) during winter. Also visible are an elevator, outbuildings and part of a train sitting beside the tracks.

Name Access

Great Northern Railway

Bunclody, MB

Subject Access

rail transportation

Grain elevators

trains

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Boynton & Eaton, Reston

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.73

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #72

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1912-1914]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Photograph is stained

Scope and Content

Photograph shows four horse teams with four men, posing with wood-framed wagons as they are being loaded with hay from the field.

Notes

Manitoba Historical Society places Boyton & Eaton in Reston from 1912-1914

Subject Access

harvesting

threshing crews

Agriculture

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

Item Number

BAPC 1.1

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1976

Physical Description

3.25" x 5.25" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a farmer using a New Holland bale wagon (1048).

Name Access

New Holland

Subject Access

Agriculture

farming

agricultural machinery

rural life

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

Item Number

BAPC 1.2

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1976

Physical Description

4" x 6" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a farmer baling hay using a New Holland bale wagon.

Name Access

New Holland

Subject Access

Agriculture

farming

agricultural machinery

rural life

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

Item Number

BAPC 1.3

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1903

Physical Description

6.5" x 8.25" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows R.H. Leigh's threshing machine and crew during harvest.

Name Access

R.H. Leigh

Subject Access

Agriculture

farming

agricultural machinery

rural life

threshing crews

agricultural labourers

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

1

Item Number

BAPC 1.4

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19-?]

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Bradley Bros. threshing crew of Wheatland, MB posing in a field. Faint writing in pencil on the back of the photo reads: Bill Le Paga(?), Tom B, Dave R., Andy R.

Subject Access

Agriculture

farming

agricultural machinery

rural life

threshing crews

agricultural labourers

Storage Location

BAPC oversize storage drawer

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