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Horse and buggies travelling on Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13699
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.9
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
History / Biographical
Photograph of possible Dakota from Sioux Valley in Brandon for the summer fair.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of north side of Rosser Avenue, primarily the 700 block. Businesses visible in the Fleming Block include: Lowes Brothers Clothing, Robert Hall [Insurance Broker], Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company. 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. A number of Aboriginal peoples are driving horse and buggies west along Rosser Avenue as spectators look on.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 294 July 1906. One photograph (20-2009.10) is glued below and two others are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Lowes Brothers Clothing
Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company
Empire Hotel
D.W. Beaubier Block
A.M. Percival
Brandon Hardware Company
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
grocers
storefronts
dogs
Aboriginals
First Nations
horses
buggies
insurance agents
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Horseback riders on Rosser Avenue

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.10
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
7" x 4.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
History / Biographical
Photograph of possible Dakota from Sioux Valley in Brandon for the summer fair.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of north side of Rosser Avenue, primarily the 700 block. Businesses visible in the Fleming Block include: Lowes Brothers Clothing, Robert Hall [Insurance Broker], Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company. 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. A number of Aboriginal peoples are travelling on horseback west along Rosser Avenue as spectators look on.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 293. One photograph (20-2009.9) is glued above and two others are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Lowes Brothers Clothing
Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company
Empire Hotel
D.W. Beaubier Block
A.M. Percival
Brandon Hardware Company
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
grocers
storefronts
Aboriginals
First Nations
horses
insurance agents
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Horse and carriages travelling on Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13702
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.12
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
History / Biographical
Photograph of possible Dakota from Sioux Valley in Brandon for the summer fair.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of north side of Rosser Avenue, primarily the 700 block. Businesses visible in the Fleming Block include: Lowes Brothers Clothing, Robert Hall [Insurance Broker], Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company. 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. A number of Aboriginal peoples are driving horse and carriages west along Rosser Avenue as spectators look on.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 295 July 1906. One photograph (20-2009.11) is glued above and two others are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Lowes Brothers Clothing
Manitoba Farmers Hedge and Wire Fence Company
Empire Hotel
D.W. Beaubier Block
A.M. Percival
Brandon Hardware Company
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
grocers
storefronts
dogs
Aboriginals
First Nations
horses
insurance agents
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Horse and buggies travelling east on Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13769
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.80
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photographs have been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
History / Biographical
Photograph of possible Dakota from Sioux Valley in Brandon for the summer fair.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of north side of Rosser Avenue, primarily the 700 block. Businesses visible in the Beaubier Block include the Empire Hotel. Businesses east of the Empire Hotel are grocer A.M. Percival, the Brandon Hardware Company, and the Arlington Hotel. A number of Aboriginal peoples are driving horse and buggies east along Rosser Avenue as large numbers of spectators look on.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 298. One photograph (20-2009.79) is glued above, another (20-2009.81) adjacent. One other is glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Empire Hotel
D.W. Beaubier Block
A.M. Percival
Brandon Hardware Company
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
grocers
storefronts
dogs
Aboriginals
First Nations
horses
buggies
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Images
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Aboriginals camping at the Brandon Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13834
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.145
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Aboriginal camp site at the Brandon Fair. Pictured are wagon carts, tipis, and canvas tents.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Aboriginals camping at the Brandon Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13835
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.146
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Aboriginal camp site at the Brandon Fair. Pictured are wagon carts and canvas tents. Two children can be seen sitting in a wagon.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
children
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Aboriginals at the Brandon Summer Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13836
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.147
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of Aboriginal peoples sitting near a fair building. Several members are dressed in regalia.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
children
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Aboriginals at the Brandon Summer Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13837
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.148
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of Aboriginal peoples standing in a circle surrounding a group in traditional regalia. An American flag is visible in the foreground.
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
children
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
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Aboriginals at the Brandon Summer Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13838
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.149
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the backside of a group Aboriginal peoples dressed in traditional regalia. An American flag is visible in the background
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
children
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
Show Less

Aboriginals at the Brandon Summer Fair

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13839
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.150
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the backside of a pair of Aboriginal men dressed in traditional regalia. Both are wearing beaded clothing and one is wearing a deer head headdress. An American flag is visible in the background
Notes
Writing on back of photograph reads: 6 prints [20-2009.145 to 20-2009.150]. Indians at the Brandon Fair. Camping off 18th St. back of fair grounds. 1923
Name Access
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Brandon Summer Fair
Subject Access
fairs
summer fair
tipis
wagons
children
First Nations
Aboriginals
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos, from File 13
Images
Show Less
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.134
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a showgirl wearing a feathered headdress and skirt.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
Show Less
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.135
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a showgirl wearing a feathered headdress and wristcuffs. The woman appears to be a part of the entertainment duo Leslie and Laurence (see 1-2015.136).
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Entertainers Leslie & Laurence

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14066
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: David Workman
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.136
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a tuxedoed man contorted with his leg around his head while a female looks on as she sits beside him. The pair are likely the entertainers Leslie and Laurence. The back of the photograph is stamped: Leslie and Laurence.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Entertainers Leslie & Laurence

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14067
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.137
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a tuxedoed man holding a woman in a dance lift. The pair are likely the entertainers Leslie and Laurence.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Entertainers Leslie & Laurence

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14068
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.138
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a tuxedoed man holding a woman in a dance lift. The pair are likely the entertainers Leslie and Laurence.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14069
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.139
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a band and dance troop. Centre stage are a couple dressed in white.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14070
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.140
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
Show Less

Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14071
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.141
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers. A man leaps over his female dance partner who is partially seated in the splits.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Glitter-encrusted dancers

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14072
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.142
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a pair of female dancers covered in glittered body paint.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Subject Access
entertainers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14073
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.143
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Custodial History
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band and dance troop. A pair of drummers are featured at centre stage.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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