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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1960
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S52
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1960
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the interior of Strand Theatre building.
Name Access
CKX
Strand Theatre
Subject Access
building interiors
businesses
theatres
employees
signs and signboards
entertainment
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Spafford brothers in cowboy costumes

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13759
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.70
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19--]
Physical Description
3.25" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
History / Biographical
Harry Spafford (b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 10 May 1978) was born in Holmfield, Manitoba. He married Isabella Hawking of Ninga in 1914 and the couple moved to Brandon in 1915 where they continued to reside until 1973. Harry worked as a locomotive fireman and then as an engineer with the Canadian Northern Railway (CN). While with CN, he was an active member of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Firemen No. 788 of Brandon. He served as an alderman in Brandon from 1928 to 1945. In 1932, Harry ran in the Manitoba by-election for Brandon as an Independent Labour candidate and lost to the Conservative member George Dinsdale. In 1952, Harry ran as a Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member in the provincial election and lost to Conservative party representative Reg Lissaman. Harry Spafford passed away in Burnaby, BC, and is interred in the Ocean View Cemetery. (Source: see obituary in McG 4.1 File 66) Alva/Alvery/"Alvie" Reddell/Riddell/Ridall Spafford (b. 15 Mar 1891, d. 23 Aug 1985) was born in Enterprise, Manitoba, in the R.M. of Turtle Mountain. In 1911, he married Francis Ethel Harrison (d. 1979) in Killarney and had three children. Alvie farmed in Bannerman from 1902 to 1936, after which he moved to Boissevain to work as a Rawleigh salesman. In 1942, the family moved to Brandon where Alvie worked as a conductor with the CNR until his retirement. Alva Spafford passed away at the age of 94 at the Brandon General Hospital. His funeral was held in Killarney, Manitoba. (Source: Obituary, Brandon Sun, 23 Aug 1985)
Scope and Content
Postcard is a studio portrait of the Spafford brothers dressed as cowboys in chaps, bandanas, and hats. Harry is standing on the left and is reaching for a bottle resting on a stool. Alvie is standing on the right and is pointing a pistol at his brother. Behind the brothers is the back of train car that reads "leaving Winnipeg."
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Early railroad day in wpg, Harry on left, Alvie on right.
Name Access
Harry Spafford
Alvie Spafford
Alva Spafford
Subject Access
portraits
cowboys
costumes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Spafford family 1912

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13760
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.71
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
Postcard is stained and ripped in the right hand corner. A label is taped to the front of the postcard. The postcard has been issued.
History / Biographical
Harry Spafford (b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 10 May 1978) was born in Holmfield, Manitoba. He married Isabella Hawking of Ninga in 1914 and the couple moved to Brandon in 1915 where they continued to reside until 1973. Harry worked as a locomotive fireman and then as an engineer with the Canadian Northern Railway (CN). While with CN, he was an active member of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Firemen No. 788 of Brandon. He served as an alderman in Brandon from 1928 to 1945. In 1932, Harry ran in the Manitoba by-election for Brandon as an Independent Labour candidate and lost to the Conservative member George Dinsdale. In 1952, Harry ran as a Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member in the provincial election and lost to Conservative party representative Reg Lissaman. Harry Spafford passed away in Burnaby, BC, and is interred in the Ocean View Cemetery. (Source: see obituary in McG 4.1 File 66) Alva/Alvery/"Alvie" Reddell/Riddell/Ridall Spafford (b. 15 Mar 1891, d. 23 Aug 1985) was born in Enterprise, Manitoba, in the R.M. of Turtle Mountain. In 1911, he married Francis Ethel Harrison (d. 1979) in Killarney and had three children. Alvie farmed in Bannerman from 1902 to 1936, after which he moved to Boissevain to work as a Rawleigh salesman. In 1942, the family moved to Brandon where Alvie worked as a conductor with the CNR until his retirement. Alva Spafford passed away at the age of 94 at the Brandon General Hospital. His funeral was held in Killarney, Manitoba. (Source: Obituary, Brandon Sun, 23 Aug 1985)
Scope and Content
Postcard is a group photograph of some of the members of the Spafford family standing on the front steps of a residence. The four women and four men are dressed in heavy coats and jackets.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Harry Spafford on left, Alvie Spafford in centre, Alf Spafford on extreme right, about 1910; The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Alva (Francis) Spafford of Bannerman, Manitoba. Alvie Spafford has written at brief note to his wife, Francis. The postmark reads November 23, 1912, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The names Aunt Ida, -- --, Uncle Harry, Alf, and Alva are written in pen at the top of the postcard.
Name Access
Harry Spafford
Alvie Spafford
Alva Spafford
Alfred Spafford
Subject Access
portraits
cowboys
costumes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.155
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers career spanned radio, television, and film.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of Roy Rogers wearing his trademark white cowboy hat and fringed western shirt.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Roy Rogers with Tommy Douglas

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14086
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.156
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers' career spanned radio, television, and film. Thomas "Tommy" Clement Douglas (1904-1986) was a Baptist minister and social democratic politician. In 1935, he became a member of parliament representing the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). From 1944 to 1961, he served as Saskatchewan's seventh premier whose CCF party introduced the universal health care program. In 1961 Douglas returned to federal politics, where he served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He remained in federal politics until 1979.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tommy Douglas and Roy Rogers smiling together and holding cowboy hats.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Tommy Douglas
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
hats
politicians & civil servants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
City of Toronto Archives Fonds 1257
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
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Roy Rogers with Tommy Douglas

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14087
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.157
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[c.1955]
Physical Description
3" x 3" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer and cowboy actor. Rogers' career spanned radio, television, and film. Thomas "Tommy" Clement Douglas (1904-1986) was a Baptist minister and social democratic politician. In 1935, he became a member of parliament representing the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). From 1944 to 1961, he served as Saskatchewan's seventh premier whose CCF party introduced the universal health care program. In 1961 Douglas returned to federal politics, where he served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He remained in federal politics until 1979.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tommy Douglas and Roy Rogers smiling together and wearing cowboy hats. It appears that Douglas is presenting Douglas with a new cowboy hat.
Name Access
Roy Rogers
Tommy Douglas
Subject Access
entertainers
cowboys
hats
politicians & civil servants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
City of Toronto Archives Fonds 1257
Arrangement
Cigar box photographs
Images
Show Less

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