Robert Harvey's portrait has come loose of the backing. Matting is torn at base.
History / Biographical
John B. Cole, who operated Cole's Photographic Studio, first at 656 15th Street and then at 831 Rosser Avenue, was a photographer in Brandon from c. 1911 to c. 1914.
Scope and Content
Item consists of eleven oval shaped portraits of the members of Brandon College's graduating class of 1913. L to R: Lillian Wilhelmina Speers; Robert Harvey; James Robinson, Muriel Vivien McCamis; Tom Hare Harris; Leslie Alberta Ward; J.R.C. Evans; Evelyn J. Simpson; W.E. Wilkin; Archibald Gordon; and Constance Gunn.
Photograph shows the ornamental fair ground gates. Writing on the edifice reads: Provincial Exhibition Park Brandon's Big Fair. On the six flag poles are the American flag, Union Jacks, and Red Ensign. A number of pedestrians can be seen strolling near the gate.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Entrance to Fair Grounds, Brandon, Man.
Photograph shows the exterior of the Winter Fair Arena on 10th Street.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Winter Fair Arena, Brandon, Man.
Photograph shows a group of four men standing on a platform at the entrance of the Dominion Express Company. William Frederick McGuinness stands on the left.
There are stains and missing pieces on the matting but the photograph itself is in good condition.
Scope and Content
Brandon College Commercial Department of 1913.
Top Row (L to R): A. Diamond; W.C. McGregor; L. Carrick; C. Stewart; E. Fortune; H.F. Shillington; A. Morrison; C. Ketcheson; E. Frampton; and H. McLeod.
Second Row (L to R): H. Burke; H. McConnell; K.J. Shaw; J. Mallory; F.S. Irving; B. Griffin; A. Scott; R. Harwood; G. Clayton; and H. Olmstead.
Third Row (L to R): G. Martin; M. Frisch; A. Burke; M. Howard; M.C. Barlour; C.M. McDonald; M. Fisher; W. Hollies; and I. Raine.
Fourth Row (L to R): G.H. Underhill; M.E. Harkness; E. Anderson; and C.O. Briggs.
Fifth Row (L to R): A. Black; J.F. McLennan; N. Ireland; S. Porter; A Evans; M. Lombard; A.J. Stevens; E. Mode; and P. Chapman.
Last Row (L to R): S. H. Lye; J. Willmott; A. Coultard; C.E. Robertson; D. Hettle; C.L. Badgley; E. Johnson; J.W. Chamber; F. Gillies; and V.G. Shillington.
Faculty in the middle: Dr. Whidden (President) and J.W. Mark (Principal).
There are stains and missing pieces on the matting but the photograph itself is in good condition.
Scope and Content
Brandon College Commercial Department of 1913.
Top Row (L to R): A. Diamond; W.C. McGregor; L. Carrick; C. Stewart; E. Fortune; H.F. Shillington; A. Morrison; C. Ketcheson; E. Frampton; and H. McLeod.
Second Row (L to R): H. Burke; H. McConnell; K.J. Shaw; J. Mallory; F.S. Irving; B. Griffin; A. Scott; R. Harwood; G. Clayton; and H. Olmstead.
Third Row (L to R): G. Martin; M. Frisch; A. Burke; M. Howard; M.C. Barlour; C.M. McDonald; M. Fisher; W. Hollies; and I. Raine.
Fourth Row (L to R): G.H. Underhill; M.E. Harkness; E. Anderson; and C.O. Briggs.
Fifth Row (L to R): A. Black; J.F. McLennan; N. Ireland; S. Porter; A Evans; M. Lombard; A.J. Stevens; E. Mode; and P. Chapman.
Last Row (L to R): S. H. Lye; J. Willmott; A. Coultard; C.E. Robertson; D. Hettle; C.L. Badgley; E. Johnson; J.W. Chamber; F. Gillies; and V.G. Shillington.
Faculty in the middle: Dr. Whidden (President) and J.W. Mark (Principal).
John B. Cole, who operated Cole's Photographic Studio, first at 656 15th Street and then at 831 Rosser Avenue, was a photographer in Brandon from c. 1911 to c. 1914.
Scope and Content
Item consists of eleven oval shaped portraits of the members of Brandon College's graduating class of 1913. L to R: Lillian Wilhelmina Speers; Robert Harvey; James Robinson, Muriel Vivien McCamis; Tom Hare Harris; Leslie Alberta Ward; J.R.C. Evans; Evelyn J. Simpson; W.E. Wilkin; Archibald Gordon; and Constance Gunn.
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of north side of Rosser Avenue, primarily the 700 block. Horse and buggies are travelling on the avenue and pedestrians fill the sidewalks. Union Jacks and English flags are mounted from the windows on the Fleming and Beaubier blocks. Flag banners are drapped across Rosser Avenue. Businesses visible in the Fleming Block include: Lowes Brothers Clothing and Spring Park Nurseries. Businesses visible in the Beaubier Block include the Empire Hotel. Businesses east of the Empire Hotel are grocer A.M. Percival and the Brandon Hardware Company. An advertisement for the Northern Bank is affixed to a telephone pole on the southside of the street.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: July 1 1906, 314. One photograph (20-2009.8) is glued below and another, 20-2009.6, is glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.