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C. J. Barnes fonds

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Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1962
Accession Number
20-1997
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
20-1997
GMD
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1962
Physical Description
2 cm
History / Biographical
C. J. Barnes was born in Brandon, Manitoba in February 1884. His parents were native Nova Scotians who arrived in Brandon in the early 1880s. In 1884, the family settled on a homestead near the present town of Lauder. This homestead was sold in 1899, and the family moved to farm in the district of Medora. C. J. Barnes took over the operation of this farm in the early 1900s. He farmed until 1924. Barnes was educated in schools in the Truro School District and the village of Lauder. He was active in the original Territorial Grain Growers' Association.
Custodial History
This fonds was accessioned by the McKee archives in 1997. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains a pamphlet written and published by C.J. Barnes titled Seventy Years in Southwestern Manitoba. The pamphlet contains an account of life in rural southwestern Manitoba from the 1880s through to the 1940s. The pamphlet is based on a variety of sources including diaries written by Mr. Barnes' father. Fonds also includes some hand-drawn maps not included in the published version of the pamphlet, as well as four letters c.1962, between C.J. Barnes and Rev. Robert Harvey in his capacity as a columnist for the Brandon Sun.
Notes
CAIN No. 202605
Subject Access
Rev. Robert Harvey
Lauder
Medora
Deloraine
Southwestern Manitoba
Agriculture
Boundary Commission Trails
Storage Location
1997 accessions
Storage Range
1997 accessions
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United Grain Growers collection

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Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1922-1937
Accession Number
48-1997
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
48-1997
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1922-1937
Physical Description
3 cm
History / Biographical
The United Grain Growers, a farmer controlled co-operative elevator association, was established in 1917, with the amalgamation of the Grain Growers Grain Company (1906), and the Alberta Farmer's Co-operative Elevator company (1913). Its original purpose was to provide a co-operative alternative to privately owned grain elevators.
Custodial History
This collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1997. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
Collection includes copies of correspondence between T.A. Crerar, President of United Grain Growers and Colin Burnell, President, Manitoba Co-operative Wheat Producers (1925-26); correspondence directed to the Shareholders of United Grain Growers (1926-38); minutes of a meeting between representatives of the United Grain Growers and the provincial wheat pools (1937); as well as a variety of publications about the history and activities of the United Grain Growers (1917-18, 1927, 1929, 1951, 1956).
Notes
CAIN No. 202642. Description by Christy Henry.
Subject Access
T.A. Crerar
Colin H. Burnell
R.S. Law
Grain Growers Guide
Elevators
Agriculture
Manitoba
Storage Location
1997 accessions
Storage Range
1997 accessions
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Reg Forbes collection

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Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1970-1977; predominant 1975-1976
Accession Number
17-2002
Part Of
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript Collection
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
17-2002
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1970-1977; predominant 1975-1976
Physical Description
5 m textual records; approx. 30 photographs
History / Biographical
Reg Forbes was born September 16, 1924. He and his wife Clara have two children, Bob and Faye. Forbes served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Navigator during World War II. From 1945-1949, he attended the University of Manitoba where he received his B.Sc.A. While working as Village Councillor and as Secretary-Treasurer for the Pilot Mound Hospital, Forbes initiated the "Save the Soil Campaign," a soil conservation programme that became province-wide, between 1952-1962. From 1956-1975, Forbes was the Principal of the Agricultrual Extension Centre in Brandon, where he reorganized the Adult Education Centre into the Agricultural Extension Centre. During this period, Forbes was a founding member of the West-Man Regional Development Corporation and a founder of the Manitoba Committee on Rural Leadership. He was also instrumental in the amalgamation of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and the Provincial Exhibition and in the resulting construction of the Keystone Centre. From 1975-1977 Forbes was a Commissioner for the Grain Handling and Transportation Commission (Hall Commission/GHTC). Following his work with the Commission, Forbes was employed as the General Manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba (1977-1979), the Director of the Grain Handling & Transportation Section of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture (1979-1983), the Industrial Commissioner for the Brandon Industrial Commission (1983-1986), and as the Westarc Group Inc. Project Director for delivery under contract of Canadian Rural Transition Programme in Manitoba. Forbes also held a number of voluntary and elected positions, such as Long-term Director and President of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. In 1970-1971, he was the President of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, and from 1978-1981, Forbes was the first chairman of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Canadian Broadcasting Corportation. He was also a member of the Canada West Foundation Board, the Brandon University Board of Governers (1974-1976), and the Federal-Provincial Transportation and Industrial Development Advisory Committee (TIDAC). Forbes is also a Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. In 1977, he received the Jubilee Medal and in 1987, he was given the Distinguished Agrologist Award by the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists.
Custodial History
Reg Forbes donated his working collection of briefs, correspondence and other documents relating to his work as a commissioner of the Grain Handling and Transportation Committee (GHTC) to the McKee Archives c. 1985.
Scope and Content
The majority of the collection consists of records created and received by the Royal Commission on Grain Handling and Transportation (GHTC). Included are documents detailing numerious hearings from all four Western provinces. In addition to the GHTC hearings, there are also a number of documents given to the GHTC as reference material. These include information on the Snavely Commision, documents for the province of Alberta, various reports, the Prairie Regional Studies in Economic Geography (No. 1-27) and General Information. The collection also includes two maps given to the GHTC.
Notes
CAIN No. 202599. Description by Christy Henry.
Subject Access
Justice Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railway
Grains Group
Royal Commissions
Agriculture
Grain Trade
Railroad Transportation
Storage Location
2002 accessions
Storage Range
2002 accessions
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AC3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Mr. McEwan was an agriculturalist, politician and author. He may have been a graduate of Brandon College.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Grant McEwan
Name Access
Grant McEwan
Subject Access
politics
political figures
Brandon politicians & civil servants
Agriculture
Authors
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Wm. Foxall of Brock's Studio
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD1
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[18-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Dr. Fleming arrived May 1881 and set up his drugstore “Apothecaries Hall” in a tent. Fleming was the first medical man in Brandon, first to agitate for a hospital, and first chairman of the school board. He died November 1897.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Dr. Alexander Fleming, physician and druggist
Name Access
Alexander Fleming
Subject Access
medical care
physicians
pharmacists
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Mr. N.S. Kullberg, founder of Kullbergs' Furniture 1932
Notes
Copy neg.
Name Access
N.S. Kullberg
Subject Access
commercial services
retail trade
furniture
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Staff of McKenzie Seeds

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Staff of McKenzie Seeds in Oak Room of the Prince Edward Hotel
Notes
Copy neg.
Name Access
Staff of McKenzie Seeds
Subject Access
social events
company events
staff parties
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Related Material
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Seed Company Ltd. fonds
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Lowes Bros. Parade Float

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Lowes Bros. Clothing parade float
Notes
[Courtesy of] H.F. Lowes RR1 Brandon.
Name Access
Lowes Bros. Parade Float
Subject Access
public ceremonies
parades
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD6(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
McDiarmid & Clarke parade float
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put a negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negative AD6(1) and the print AD6(1a).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float
Subject Access
public ceremonies
parades
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9086
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD6(1a)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Physical Description
3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Material Details
Photograph
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
McDiarmid & Clarke parade float
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put a negative and a print in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negative AD6(1) and the print AD6(1a).]
Name Access
McDiarmid & Clarke Parade Float
Subject Access
public ceremonies
parades
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD7
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Samuel Bronfman began business in Brandon and eventually became head of Seagram Co. Ltd.
[See: "Booze: the impact of whisky on the prairie west " by James H. Grey; "Bronfman dynasty: the Rothschilds of the new world" by Peter Newman (P.E. 22/05/09)]
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Samuel Bronfman
Name Access
Samuel Bronfman
Subject Access
proprietors
distilleries
beverages
alcoholic beverages
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey, Clark Smith Studio
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD8
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
A.B. Knowlton, shoe merchant.
Name Access
A.B. Knowlton
Knowlton's Shoe Store
Subject Access
proprietors
merchants
shoe stores
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[197-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD9
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[197-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Mr. George Bass, realtor.
Notes
Copy neg.
Name Access
George Bass
Subject Access
proprietors
real estate
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[189-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Irwin
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1AD10
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[189-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Strome & Whitelaw & employees
Name Access
Strome & Whitelaw
Subject Access
proprietors
dry goods
Brandon business & professional people & activities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Sixth Street - Early Scene

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1883 or 1884]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C1
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1883 or 1884]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
West side of Sixth Street, north of Rosser Avenue; looking north
Notes
Businesses displayed (S to N) include: Winter & O'Neill - general store; James A. Smart - hardware; Grand Central Hotel - built 1882, razed 1890; American House - hotel; Brandon House (far end) - hotel
Name Access
Sixth Street - Early Scene
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
hotels
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Rosser Avenue - Early Scene

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1883]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C2
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1883]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
900 block of Rosser Avenue
Notes
T.D. McLean - jeweller & watchmaker; Imperial Bank of Canada; The New Era - real estate; Fortier & Bucke - Manufacturers' Agents/Canada Pacific Express Co.
Name Access
Rosser Avenue - Early Scene
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
jewellers
banks
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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"The Wheat Market" - Pacific Avenue Brandon

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Nov. 30, 1885
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
James A. Brock (?)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Nov. 30, 1885
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Rebuilt Edie House became Merchants' Hotel in 1890
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
"The Wheat Market", Pacific Avenue east from Ninth Street
Notes
Showing hotels: Edie House built 1882; Grand View built 1882; Farmers' Rest
Name Access
"The Wheat Market" - Pacific Avenue Brandon
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Grain elevators
banks
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Rosser Avenue Looking East

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1905]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1905]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
The Strome & White Co. General Store (L. foreground; built 1902) became Brandon Hardware & Brandon Hardware block, later Ashdowns; The final tenant was Stylerite Hardware with two floors of residential suites. It was destroyed by fire March 27, 1983
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of Rosser Avenue, looking east from Seventh Street
Name Access
Rosser Avenue Looking East
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Rosser Avenue Looking West

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9192
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1905]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C4a
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1905]
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of Rosser Avenue, looking west from Seventh Street
Name Access
Rosser Avenue Looking West
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9193
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Wm. Martel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, including Reesor's Clock
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Reesor’s Jewellery
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
jewellers
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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