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Lovstrom Block H - summary

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988 - 1991
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
3.9
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988 - 1991
History / Biographical
The vegetation in block H is similar to other areas in the locale with an open oak forest with a light understory of saskatoon, hazelnut, poison ivy and sarsaparilla. The excavations of the eight 1m2 units in 1988 resulted in the recovery of over 650 ceramic fragments including 20 rim sherds from at least four vessels, a grooved maul, fire-cracked rock, lithic debitage and a reworked Avonlea projectile point. A large amount of bison bone, including a number of axial elements and a fragmented skull were also recovered. Based on the 1988 recoveries at the site further excavations took place in 1991. Nine excavation units were opened next to the previous excavations. Another 250 ceramic sherds were recovered in 1991. Nine vessels have been identified based on rim sherds. Vickers Focus and Woodland vessels have been identified and two vessels similar to Scattered Village Complex were recovered. The lithic material assemblage is intermediate between Blocks G and E with KRF being the most frequent material category followed by local cherts. Two features, a hearth and a curvilinear arrangement of rock were recovered. The high numbers of ceramic fragments suggests a habitation area, rather than hunting or butchering behavior. However, the separation of occupations at the site is difficult to establish and there may be different uses of the site by successive occupations. Radiocarbon dates from this block indicate two occupations separated in time by some 300 years. XU 181 – 405/110 BP and XU 184 – 780/110 BP.
Scope and Content
Sub-series has been divided into sub sub series including: Lovstrom Block H 1988 and Lovstrom Block H 1991.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H - summary
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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Lovstrom Block H 1988

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Directed by Dr. Nicholson and with Ian Kuijt as crew chief, eight units were excavated in Block H in 1988. The vegetation is similar to other areas in the locale with an open oak forest with a light understory of saskatoon, hazelnut, poison ivy and sarsaparilla. Radiocarbon dates from this block indicate two occupations separated in time by some 300 years. The excavation of the eight 1m2 units resulted in the recovery of over 650 ceramic fragments including 20 rim sherds from at least four vessels, a grooved maul, fire-cracked rock, lithic debitage and a reworked Avonlea projectile point. A large amount of bison bone, including a number of axial elements and a fragmented skull were also recovered. The 650 ceramics recovered are of two kinds, representing at least four vessels. Stylistically, two of these vessels appear to be from the Vickers Focus and the third vessel may be Mortlach ware. The fourth vessel appears to be Blackduck and probably comes from the lower occupation. Also encountered were what is possibly a thin ash deposit in unit 180. The presence of a large number of bison axial elements is suggestive of primary butchering activities. Several canid bones were recovered scattered among the bison bone. Although there is no visible stratigraphic evidence, the 14C dates and the different ceramic types indicate more than one occupation in this area and it is likely that several types of behavior and use of space are represented. High numbers of ceramic fragments are often assumed to be associated with activities characteristic of habitation areas, rather than hunting or butchering behavior. The lithic material assemblage is intermediate between Blocks G and E with KRF being the most frequent material category followed by local cherts.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position; Field journals are daily records of recoveries, features and activities at the site; Site records include excavation level and unit summaries, feature sheets, profiles; sample records and maps; Artifact catalogues are lists and identifications of all artifacts recovered; Photographs are of excavation units, features, the landscape and personnel.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - site co-ordinates

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
{add= ARCH 3. Lovstrom Locale DjLx-1 3.9 Lovstrom Block H 3.9.1 Lovstrom Block H 1988
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.1.1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1988
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Large scale excavations of four block sites took place in 1988 under the direction of Bev Nicholson with Ian Kuijt as crew chief. Block H consisted of eight excavation units.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - site co-ordinates
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - Ian Kuijt field journal 2

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.1.2
File Number
1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
35 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Ian Kuijt was crew chief at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - Ian Kuijt field journal 2
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.1.2.1_I_Kuijt_bk2.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - L Dueck field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.1.2
File Number
2
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
64 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Lori Dueck was a crew member at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988. Pages 37-54 and 72-78 in her journal relate to Block H.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - L Dueck field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - M MacPherson field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.1.2
File Number
3
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
81 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Margaret MacPherson was a crew member at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988. Pages 65-77 in her journal relate to Block H.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - M MacPherson field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.1.2.3_M_MacPherson.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - Shannon Coyston field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.1.2
File Number
4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
78 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Shannon Coyston was a crew member at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988. Pages 58-72 in her journal relate to Block H.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - Shannon Coyston field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.1.2.4_S_Coyston.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H - Phillip M field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.1.2
File Number
5
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
59 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Phillip M Kondolo was with the crew at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1988. Pages 49-59 relate to Block H.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H - Phillip M field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

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Lovstrom Block H 1988 - artifact catalogue

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Accession Number
1-2010
00000209.00 00000603.00 26-May-06 22-Aug-88 4 0 Block H LD Name Pottery Surface finish Obliterated
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.1.4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
167 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Artifact catalogue containing records from the excavation at Lovstrom Block H.
Scope and Content
Spreadsheet containing information about the artifacts recovered, including: unit, level, artifact number, catalogue number, depth, co-ordinates, entry date, date recovered,count, weight, UTM co-ordinates, notes(excavators initials and comments) and artifact identification.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1988 - artifact catalogue
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.1.4_LovCat_H_88.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H 1991

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1991
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.2
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1991
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Based on the recoveries at the Block H in 1988, further excavations took place in 1991. Nine excavation units were opened next to the previous excavations. Another 250 ceramic sherds were recovered in 1991. Nine vessels have been identified based on rim sherds. Vickers Focus and Woodland vessels have been identified and two vessels similar to Scattered Village Complex were recovered. The lithic material assemblage is intermediate primarily KRF followed by local cherts. Two features, a hearth and a curvilinear arrangement of rock were recovered during the 1991 excavations. The high numbers of ceramic fragments suggests a habitation area, rather than hunting or butchering behavior. However, the separation of occupations at the site is difficult to establish and there may be different uses of the site by successive occupations.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position; Field journals are daily records of recoveries, features and activities at the site; Site records include excavation level and unit summaries, feature sheets, profiles; sample records and maps; Artifact catalogues are lists and identifications of all artifacts recovered; Photographs are of excavation units, features, the landscape and personnel.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1991
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - site co-ordinates

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1991
Accession Number
1-2010
{add= ARCH 3. Lovstrom Locale DjLx-1 3.9 Lovstrom Block H 3.9.2 Lovstrom Block H 1991
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.2.1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1991
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Large scale excavations of two block sites took place in 1988 under the direction of Bev Nicholson with Brett Waddell as crew chief and Theresa Hill as assistant. Block H consisted of nine additional excavation units.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1991 - site co-ordinates
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents
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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - Bev Nicholson field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.2.2
File Number
1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
17 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Bev Nicholson directed the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1991.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1991 - Bev Nicholson field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.2.2.1_B_Nicholson.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - Brett Waddell field journal

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
3.9.2.2
File Number
2
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
60 pp.
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Brett Waddell was crew chief at the Lovstrom locale excavations in 1991. Pages 42-60 relate to Block H.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1991 - Brett Waddell field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.2.2.2_B_Waddell.pdf

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North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Report 4

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1997-2000
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
Series Number
2.5.4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1997-2000
Physical Description
pages 5-7
Material Details
Radiocarbon date reports have been scanned in multi-page PDF files.
History / Biographical
North Lauder Radiocarbon Date report by Beta Analytic Inc. for Flintstone Hill #109529 and #109530. Radiocarbon dating The technique of radiocarbon dating was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues at the University of Chicago in 1949. Radiocarbon dating is used to estimate the age of organic remains from archaeological sites. Organic matter has a radioactive form of carbon (C14) that begins to decay upon death. C14 decays at a steady, known rate of a half life of 5,730 years. The technique is useful for material up to 50,000 years. Fluctuations of C14 in the atmosphere can affect results so dates are calibrated against dendrochronology. Radiocarbon dates are calibrated to calendar years. Dates are reported in radiocarbon years or Before Present. Before Present refers to dates before 1950. The introduction of massive amounts of C14, due to atomic bomb and surface testing of atomic weapons, has widely increased the standard deviation on all dates after A.D. 1700 causing these dates to be unreliable. Accelerated mass spectrometry can more accurately measure C14 with smaller samples and can date materials to 80,000 years.
Scope and Content
Sub sub series contains radiocarbon dates from: Atkinson site and Flintstone Hill.
Name Access
North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Report 4
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale North Lauder locale Radiocarbon Report 4
Documents

2.5.4_FSH_RC14_Beta-109529_109530.pdf

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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - artifact catalogue

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Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Accession Number
1-2010
00000211.00 00000604.00 12-May-06 21-May-91 4 0 Block H PC screen Name Faunal Indeter section
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
Series Number
3.9.2.4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
315 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Artifact catalogue containing records from the excavation at Lovstrom Block H 1991.
Scope and Content
Spreadsheet containing information about the artifacts recovered, including: unit, level, artifact number, catalogue number, depth, co-ordinates, entry date, date recovered,count, weight, UTM co-ordinates, notes(excavators initials and comments) and artifact identification.
Name Access
Lovstrom Block H 1991 - artifact catalogue
Subject Access
Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
Documents

3.9.2.4_LovCat_H_91.pdf

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Dilys Collier collection

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Part Of
MG 2 Brandon College students
Description Level
Collection
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1954-1959, 1983
Accession Number
14-2016
Part Of
MG 2 Brandon College students
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
14-2016
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1954-1959, 1983
Physical Description
14 cm textual records
1 artifact
Physical Condition
Some pages in the scrapbooks have fallen out and some of the glued pieces are no longer attached to pages
History / Biographical
Dilys Collier (nee Pearce) was born 4 December 1937, in the Rural Municipality of Daly near Rivers, MB. Before studying at Brandon College, Collier was educated in Bradwardine, MB. Collier graduated from Brandon College with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Pedagogy in 1958 and 1959 respectively. In 1961, Collier married a Brandon College classmate, Clare Coburn. She spent much of the next two decades working as a homemaker and mother to her three children. After she and her husband separated in 1979, Collier decided to go back to school. In the next ten years, Collier completed a Bachelor of Education degree (1980), a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina (1982) and a Master of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan (1987). Across her working career, Collier held many posistions including public school teacher, adult educator, social worker, researcher and personal counselor. Along with her work, Collier volunteered extensively with the Knox United Church and the Brandon Cooperative Nursing School. Through the years, she worked for a variety of organizations, including The Saskatoon Family Service Bureau and the REgina John Howard Society. Collier has lived and worked in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Swansea, Wales. Currently (January 2017), Collier is retired and lives in Mission, BC with her husband of thirty-four years, Kenneth Collier.
Custodial History
The records were created and collected by Dilys Collier during her years as a student and alumna of Brandon College/University. The records were stored in her home huntil they were donated to the McKee Archives in 2013.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records created and collected by Dilys Collier as a means to document her life as a Brandon College student in the 1950s. Included are three scrapbooks and two folders containing: newspapers and newspaper clippings from The Brandon Sun and The Quill, dealing primarily with Brandon College students, faculty and events; Brandon College administrative records such as the Clark Hall Rules, Collier's proof of registration records, her Brandon College acceptance letter, class schedules and exam timetables; photographs and programmes that cover events such as Freshie Week, dances and other student functions on campus; records documenting campus student activities, including the words to Hail Our College and various College Yells performed after student dances and other functions; decorations from fall proms and Valentine's Day dances, as well as Convocation (1958); programmes from various College convocation ceremonies; various cards Collier received, including those for her birthday and Valentine's Day; election advertisements, primarily for those students running for Student Administration "Stick" positions. The collection also contains a green taffeta, net and rhinestone gown purchased by Collier to wear to some of the formal dances held at Brandon's Prince Edward Hotel.
Notes
History/Bio information was provided by the donor in late 2016/early 2017. Information on the green gown can be found on prairiehistory.ca. Description by Brian Erixon (October 2016) and Christy Henry.
Name Access
Dilys Collier
Dilys Pearce
The Quill
Brandon Student fund
Hail Our College
Subject Access
student life
college athletics
student productions
college music
student activities
student elections
Storage Location
2016 accessions
Related Material
Verda McDonald collection (16-2016)
Bob Blair collection (18-2013)
Clare Coburn collection (6-2010 & 5-2014)
Arrangement
One scrapbook for each academic year
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Verda McDonald collection

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Part Of
MG 2 Brandon College students
Description Level
Collection
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-2005
Accession Number
16-2016
Part Of
MG 2 Brandon College students
Description Level
Collection
Accession Number
16-2016
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-2005
Physical Description
10.5 cm textual records
18 loose photographs
Physical Condition
Some of the pages and photographs in the scrapbooks have become loose
History / Biographical
Verda Joan McDonald (nee Peden) was born in Brandon, MB on May 2, 1934. She was the middle daughter of Bill, a school principal, and Phyllis Peden. McDonald attended school at King George, Alexandra (now Betty Gibson), Earl Oxford and Brandon Collegiate Institute. In 1951, McDonald enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program at Brandon College. A fellowship program from the local YMCA enabled her to teach gym and swim programs after school and on Saturday for a small salary, which enabled her and some other students to finance their education. She graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her graduating year, McDonald served as Lady Stick for Brandon College; the title of Lady Stick was an elected position and an honour, and gave McDonald and the person elected Senior Stick, Frank McKinnon, the responsibility of leading the student council for that year. In 1956, McDonald obtained her Bachelor of Pedagogy degree, also from Brandon College, which allowed her to teach grades 1 to 12 in Manitoba. Verda married her college sweetheart, Dick McDonald, on August 25, 1956, and the couple moved to Dauphin to teach at the Dauphin Collegiate and Technical Institute for two years. They returned to Brandon in September 1958, and Verda proceeded to teach at Brandon Collegiate, Neelin High School and Vincent Massey until December 1960. When Dick finished his degree at Brandon College and started teaching, Verda stayed at home to raise their three sons, Rick, Paul and Daren. During this time she began her many years of volunteering within the community. She served seven years on each of the following three boards: The Brandon Schools Instrumental Music Association; The Brandon University Alumni Board; and The Board of Fairview Nursing Home. She became President of each board during her term. McDonald supported her husband throughouet his teaching and financial career, as well as his strong involvement in the Artillery Reserve Army with the 26th Field Regiment where he served as Commander and later Honorary Colonel. Both McDonald and her husband maintained strong ties with Brandon University and have contributed generously to funding campaign and scholarships. The Sports Wall of Fame in the Health Living Centre on the Brandon University campus is named in their honour. In addition to their involvement with Brandon University, the McDonald's were members of the Kinsmen, K40 service club, gold and bridge clubs and enjoyed many years together in Brandon. They enjoyed going on cruise ship holidays and visited many countries together. Since Dick's death in September 2015, Verda has tried to maintain her involvment in university activities. She continues to reside in Brandon, MB.
Custodial History
Records were created and collected by Verda McDonald during her years as a student and alumna of Brandon College/Brandon University. The records were stored in her home until their donation to the McKee Archives in 2015.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records dealing with Verda McDonald's experiences as a student and alumna at Brandon College/University. The majority of the collection contains records from the early 1950s during McDonald's college years (1951-1955). These records, which cover the social and athletic aspects of Brandon College in the 1950s, provide a detailed look at college student life during this time period. The collection also contains a small number of records (1955-2005), documenting McDonald's experiences as an alumna of Brandon College/University. The collection consists of four scrapbooks, which contain photographs, newspaper clippings, graduation cards, lyrics for class songs, and programs for graduation banquets, school dances, graduation ceremonies and drama productions. The scrapbooks also contain ephemera such as sports emblems, table decorations, election paraphernalia. It also includes McDonald's oath of office from when she was sworn in as Lady Stick, as well as her acceptance speech from the same ceremony. The three file folders in the collection include: a list written by Frank McKinnon, a classmate of McDonald's, outlining his reasons for coming to Brandon College and his recollections of being a student at Brandon College; the rules of Clark Hall residence hall; and pamphlets for various celebrations and events at Brandon University (Homecoming 2009, Homecoming 2006, Reunion Weekend 2005, Reunion Weekend 2004, Homecoming 1995 and 1995 Reconovocation program, Homecoming 1980, 1975 Open House). Finally, the collection contains 18 loose photographs. A number of the photos document important reunions for the Class of 1955 (40th Anniversary in 1995, 50th Anniversary in 2005), while others were taken at alumni events over the years (1988-1997). There is one postcard of Brandon University buildings (Original Building and Clark Hall, McMaster Hall and the Queen Elizabeth II School of Music building). Some of the 1995 reunion photos include images of the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall under renovation. Also included are a composite portrait of the Class of 1955 and class portraits Arts and Science for the Class of 1960.
Notes
History/Bio information provided by Verda McDonald. Description by Emily Bate (October 2016) and Christy Henry.
Name Access
Verda McDonald
Dick McDonald
Brandon University Alumni Association
Henry Champ
Joan Garnett
Eileen McFadden
Norma Walmsley
Ernie Criddle
Jean Wilkie
Jean Brown
Frank McKinnon
Hilt Stewart
Lou Visentin
Edward Schreyer
Doug Adams
Carla Eisler
Shawna English
Cindy Yacyshen
Jim Minions
Walter Huculak
Ben Ward
Elaine Cameron
Elaine McCrorie
Barrie McLeod
Gord Williams
Harvey Young
George Strang
Gerald Graham
Helen Batho
Helen Mitchell
Allan Hattie
Trevor McNeely
Russ Roney
Harold Woods
George Gooden
Harold Stewart
Jack Meyers
Ron McMurray
Ken Adams
Bill Keller
Lorne Day
Don Dillistone
Subject Access
student life
student activities
graduations
convocations
homecomings
reunions
chancellors
student productions
residences
college athletics
college initiation
Student government
Lady stick
Storage Location
2016 accessions
Related Material
Dilys Collier collection
Bob Blair collection
Brandon College fonds
Brandon University fonds
Arrangement
Two of the scrapbooks are in chronological order. The third scrapbook contains miscellaneous materials from the 1950s until 2005.
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William Whyte McCutcheon fonds

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1942-2007; predominant 1950-80.
Accession Number
12-2008
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 1 1.12
Accession Number
12-2008
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1942-2007; predominant 1950-80.
Physical Description
12 cm textual records
30 photographs
Physical Condition
Good
History / Biographical
Wilfred Whyte McCutcheon was born 20 April 1919 in Leeds Village, Quebec. McCutcheon attended Macdonald College at McGill University, graduating with a Bachelor of Agriculture in 1942. He completed a Bachelor of Science in 1943 at Concordia, a Bachelor of Arts in 1944, and a Bachelor of Education at Acadia in 1946. McCutcheon gained a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1948 and completed his Doctoral studes at Cornell University in 1951. McCutcheon spent 1951-52 at the London Institute of Education engaged in postdoctoral studies. McCutcheon was appointed the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Brandon College in 1955. He was the first Dean of Education at Brandon University. McCutcheon served as Dean until 1967. With Ms. Joan Garnett, Co-ordinator of the Office of BU Alumni Relations, McCutcheon helped to to establish many awards. With the collaboration of "Tommy" Douglas, Mrs. J.G. Diefenbaker, and Mr. D.L. Campbell, he assisted in the creation of the JRC Evans Student Loan Fund as a memorial tribute to Dr J.R.C. Evans, President of Brandon College 1928-1959. From 1967 to 1974, McCutcheon taught at the Ottawa Teachers' College, later integrated into the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. McCutcheon authored over fifty academic articles. He was awarded a honorary Doctor of Education by Brandon University in 1989 and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Concordia University in 1996. Wilfred Whyte McCutcheon died 31 March 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Bishop in 2003.
Custodial History
These records were in Dr. McCutcheon's possession until his death. They were donated to the S.J. McKee Archives by his estate executors and delivered to the archives by Mr. Gerald Brown on their behalf.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains correspondence, pamphlets, publications, photographs, dilpomas and certificates of standing, newspaper clippings, a report prepared by Dr. McCutcheon for the Canadian Governor General's Office concerning the Canadian honours system, a copy of Dr. McCutcheon's doctoral thesis - Cornell University, 1951- and miscellaneous materials related to Dr. McCutcheon's long and distinguished career in Canadian post secondary education and public service.
Name Access
John E. Robbins
Subject Access
Brandon College 1950s Faculty of Education
Storage Location
MG 1 Brandon College Teaching and Administration 1.12 William Whyte McCutcheoon
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Brandon College plate 1901

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
2008
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
16.3
Item Number
32
Item Number Range
32
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
1 item
Physical Condition
Excellent
Custodial History
This plate was the property of Edna and Carl Bjarnason. It was in their possession for some fifty years prior to its donation to the University on October, 2005. The Development Office took possession of the plate at that time and transferred it to the Archives in March 2008.
Scope and Content
The plate measures 26 cm in diameter and is white with blue glazing. The centre of the plate depicts the Brandon College Original Building and the words "Brandon College, Brandon Manitoba." The outside of the plate is a flower motif. On the back of the plate, in the same blue as the front, are the words "Canadian View Series, Brandon Manitoba." There is also a trademark of a bird with a banner reading "Trademark England."
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other.
Name Access
Carl Bjarnason Edna Bjarnason
Subject Access
Brandon College
Related Material
RG 6, 16.3, Item 14
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MPE B 5 Central Office District and Sub-district Reports

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992-2001
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.5
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1992-2001
Physical Description
1.32 m
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
Sub-series MPE B.5 consists of district and sub-districts reports. See Box level entries for B.5 for detailed contents of records.
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009)
Name Access
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Central Office
Subject Access
Sub-district
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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