Part Of

RG 1 Brandon College fonds

Creator

Bertha Clark

Description Level

Sub-series

Series Number

MG 2 2.31

Accession Number

7-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1925-1929

Physical Description

24 photographs (b/w)

History / Biographical

Bertha Miriam Clark was born on Prince Edward Island but attended public and high school in Brandon, MB. She was a member of the Class of 1929 and served as Lady Stick in her final year at Brandon College. Clark married J. Scott Leith, Brandon College Class of 1928. Scott and Bertha Leith's son James Clark Leith is in the Canadian Who's Who.

Custodial History

Album was sent to Pat Britton, Brandon University Director of Alumni Relations, by Bertha Leith in April 1991. Britton then transferred it to the McKee Archives.

Scope and Content

Fonds consists of a small accordian style photograph album (7 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm) created by Bertha Clark during her years at Brandon College. The photographs, which measure 4" x 2.75", depict numerous people and events.

Notes

History/Bio information taken from the 1928-1929 Sickle.

Name Access

Bertha Clark

Ruth Bingham

Professor Richards

Lil Bullman

Clark Hall

Brandon College Building

Jean Hitchings

Lloyd Bowler

Kay Underwood

Scott Leith

Denis Phillpots

Donald Ritchie

Harold Cairns

Andrew Clark

Isabel Hitchings

A. Foster

Rundle McLachlan

Carl Wickland

Doris Bingham

Doris Dowling

Ella Whitmore

Meta Mischpeter

Vera Ulinder

Josh Thompson

Doris Cochrane

Frank Kerr

Cyril Richards

Thomas Russell Wilkins

Flo Turnbull

Esther Magoon

Hilda Harrison

Doris Ireton

Mrs. Richards

W.L. Wright

Annie Evans Wright

Miss Hatch

Jennie Turnbull

Mrs. MacNeill

Mrs. C.G. Stone

Helen Duncan

Constance Lamontagne

Marian Bulloch

Mabel Craig

Subject Access

Class of 29'

Sports Day 1925

English Club

Graduation

Lake Percy

Arts 1929

CPR depot

Brandon College boys 1925-1927

al(l)-bums

"cat-chers"

Sykes

18th Street Hill

Class of 1928

Class of 1929

Class of 1930

Class of 1931

arts faculty outing

Storage Location

MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.31 Bertha Leith (nee Clark)

Related Material

Edward Lloyd Bowler collection (36-1999)

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.72

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9" x 7" (b/w)

History / Biographical

Alexandra School was located at 1110 College Avenue.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows Alexandra School.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

RG 12 Brandon and Area Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

BAPC 4.33

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1939

Physical Description

5.5" x 4" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the students of grades 4 and 5 sitting on the front steps of Alexandra School.

Storage Location

BAPC photograph drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.33

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1902

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (10.75" x 9")

Physical Condition

Some discoloration in the bottom left corner

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of three classes from Simpson School. The photo was taken at the home of Alex Fowler in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

4

Item Number

4.247

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1969

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph of trainer Doc Hannah and Brandon University Bobcats' hockey players in the locker room.

Name Access

Doc Hannah

Subject Access

Hockey

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Blancke-Harris (Chicago)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.76

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1920

Physical Description

8.75" x 11.25" (b/w)

History / Biographical

See RG 1 Brandon College fonds, Series 9 Clark Hall women's residence for biographical information.

Scope and Content

Portrait of Olive Wilkins.

Name Access

Olive Wilkins

Subject Access

portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 3

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.1

Other Numbers

R81-10; 9.1a

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1923-1924

Physical Description

6.5" x 15.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Some tearing along the edges.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College faculty and students taken in front of the Brandon College Building.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 1

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Weekes Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.2

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1925

Physical Description

13.5" x 6.5 (b/w)

Physical Condition

The photograph is in two pieces; the bulk of it is in good condition.

History / Biographical

Weekes Studio was located at 115 10th Street and was in operation from c.1925 to c.1931.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College Ladies' Residence students taken in front of Clark Hall.

Name Access

Clark Hall

Subject Access

women

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 1

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Weekes Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.3a

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1923-1924

Physical Description

15.25" x 6.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Some small tears and creases

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College students and faculty in front of the Citizens' Science Building.

Name Access

Citizens' Science Building

Subject Access

class portraits

Location Copy

BUPC 9.3

Storage Range

BUPC oversize drawer 1

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.1b

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1923-1924

Physical Description

18" x 6.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

One bad tear that has been taped on the back of the photograph.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College faculty and students taken in front of the Brandon College Building.

Notes

This photograph is a duplicate of BUPC 9.1

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 1

Related Material

BUPC 9.1

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

[Photographer: Weeks Studio, Brandon]

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.3

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1923-24]

Physical Description

6.5" x 18" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph has a significant bend/tear that does not obscure any individuals in the image.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Brandon College students and faculty in front of the Citizens' Science Building.

Name Access

Citizens' Science Building

Subject Access

class portraits

Location Copy

BUPC 9.3a

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 1

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: C.J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.39

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1913

Physical Description

9.5" x 13" (b/w)

Physical Condition

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).

Subject Access

class portraits

Location Copy

BUPC 9.39a - from Chapman Museum collection (3-2015)

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 5

Related Material

BUPC 9.39a

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Davidson Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.38a

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1917

Physical Description

10.5" x 13" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Composite portrait of the members of the Brandon College Matriculation Class of 1917 and their class motto "Abeunt In Recors Studia." Front Row (L to R): C.L. Strachan; H. Coram; N. Bilasz; H.A. Robertson; M. Gibson; and G. Clarke. Second Row (L to R): C. Molberg; G.B. Craig (C. President); D.R. Wilkie; and K. Moffat. Third Row (L to R): E. Irwin; J.R. Evans (Principal, B.A.); Dr. Whidden (President, M.A.); and L.M. Coutts. Fourth Row (L to R): J. Olson; J.S. Peterson; A. Livingstone; and M. Thomson. Bottom Row (L to R): A.G. Douglas; B. Hall; P. Red; J. Hindorff; E. Maley; and J. Wiklund.

Notes

Duplicate if BUPC 9.38b.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Location

BUPC oversize drawer 5

Storage Range

BUPC oversize drawer 5

Related Material

BUPC 9.38b

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.45

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1950s

Physical Description

11" x 14" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph is a portrait of A.E. McKenzie.

Notes

Information that accompanied the photograph: Born Wilcox Lake, Ontario, 1870. Died 1964 in Brandon, MB. A long-time member of a number of boards at the College. Played a role in re-establishing Brandon College through Brandon College Inc. and the McKenzie Foundation by donating 90% of the shares in his company to the MB Government to support higher education, specifically Brandon College.

Name Access

A.E. McKenzie

Subject Access

portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 5

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.20

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1923

Physical Description

7" x 9.25" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Photograph is a portrait of Franklin W. Sweet, Brandon College President (1923-1924).

Notes

A brass plate accompanied the photograph, which read: Franklin Wait Sweet. Born 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Died, 1924 in Brandon, Man. President of Brandon College, 1923-1924. The plate was culled from the collection on February 29, 2008.

Name Access

Franklin Wait Sweet

Franklin W Sweet

Franklin Sweet

Subject Access

portraits

president

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 4

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Weekes Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.18

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1926

Physical Description

10.5" x 14" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Item consists of portraits of the Brandon College Arts Class of 1929 taken in 1926, the class motto Tentanda Via Est, and photographs of Dr. Bovington (Brandon College President), E. Scott Eaton (Honorary President of the Class of 1929) and the College campus. Top Row (L to R): P.J. Beaubier; M. Thomas; J.R. Mott; M.H. Dunkin; L.A. Skeoch; F.D. Smith; E.L. Bowler; M.J. Sinclair; H.C. Booth; D.L. Hill; T.M. Leask; E.M. Knapp; and W. Fredrickson. Second Row (L to R): D.M. Ireton; T. C. Bovington; F.J. Turnbull; J.W. Thompson; E.J. Findlay; C.J. Smith (Vice Pres.); B. Clark (Sec.Treas.); M.W. Shewan (Class Pres.); A.A. Astrope; W.F. Westcott; S.C. Beattie; J. H. Merrell; and M.M. McDonald. Third Row (L to R): J.D. Hughes; E.M. Harris; T.A. Dean; W.F. Warren; V.A. Landstrom; and R.E. Walker. Fourth Row (L to R): L.T. McKenzie; R.J. Parker; L.J. Crane; I.M. Brander; W.H. Hambly; and J.M. Lund. Fifth Row (L to R): W.F. Dowling; B.R. Hyndman; N. Derby; E.M. Rorke; F. A. Doherty; G.E. Barnwell; W.E. Lewis; and R.R. Lynn. Sixth Row (L to R): D. Robertson; A.H. Lousley; C. LaMontagne; H.R. Rorke; C.M. Tees; W. Goldstraw; J.H. Popkin; M.M. Muirhead; A. B. Carter; H. T. Duncan; M. Shachter; and E.E. Nesbitt. Last Row (L to R): G. G. Jasper; H.M. Davidson; J.B. Hawson; M.I. Hart; R.G. Austin; R.M. Kingshott; E.L. Molberg; M.F. Nowe; E. Wellwood; E.E. Bullard; A. S. Alsford; K. McKenzie; and R.M. Creighton.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 4

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.28

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1928

Physical Description

10.5" x 13.5" (b/w)

Custodial History

Photograph at one time belonged to R.O. McDiarmid.

Scope and Content

Item consists of portraits of the members of Brandon College Arts Class of 1931 taken in 1928, their motto “Carpe Diem,” and photographs of Prof. H.R. Jolliffee (Honorary President), the College campus, and J.R.C. Evans (Dean of Arts). Top Row (L to R): L. Umphrey; O. Morrison; A.C. Fromme; W. Steinhauer; W.M. Beer; C.M. Dunkin; W.P. Dutton (Class Pres.); B.M. Gibson; C.H. Spearin; I.E. Zink; R.A. Dowling; I. Robertson; and V. Laughton. Second Row (L to R): L.C. Bulman; R.E. Vasey; K.A. Barnwell; R.F. Eamer; F.R. McLeod; D. Wright; A.L. MacArthur (Sec.Treas); M. Stewart (Vice Pres.); M.A. Shepley; S. Bateman; J.G. Miles; A.H. Houssain; and W.G. Robertson. Third Row (L to R): J. Kilgour; R. Harris; H. McDowell; M. Draper; R. Pritchard; H. Vaisler; D.R. Morris; and N.E. Todd. Fourth Row (L to R): C.A. McNeil; H. LaMontagne; A.E. Marshall; D.R. McLeod; H. Young; G. Aylesworth; G. Heywood; and G. Fulcher. Fifth Row (L to R): O. McDiarmid; R. Wright; W. Harwood; E. Stott; R.H. White; A.J. Cameron; M.E. Armstrong; and J.A. Girvin. Sixth Row (L to R): H.J. Fraser; R.C. Lundgren; M.E. Henderson; N. Spearin; A. Kennette; H.K. Scott; H.G. Tolton; M. Fitton; W.G. Dick; L.R. Gainer; J.T. Condell; and E.N. Reid. Bottom Row (L to R): G. Scott; D. Campbell; J. Harwood; H. Ball; G.R. Easter; C.I. Hitchings; R.S. McGill; F. Cater; J.P. Buss; J.M. Cowell; E.W. Shaw; M.A. Bremner; and A.W. Mott.

Notes

Duplicate is BUPC 9.53.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 4

Related Material

BUPC 9.53

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Weekes Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.44a

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1930

Physical Description

10.5" x 13.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph is faded.

Scope and Content

Composite portrait of the members of the Brandon College Graduation Class Arts 30. Top Row (L to R): M.N. Brooks; W.L. McFarland; C.McNeil; Professor C.F. Richards (Hon. Class Pres.); T. Douglas; G.D. Wilkie; and R. McLachlan. Second Row (L to R): M.H. Dunkin; E.M. Fidler; M.R. McDonald; I.E. Shanks; A.E. Cameron; and J. Leslie. Third Row (L to R): M.M. Evans; E.W. Morrison; M. Maltman; C.B. Wicklund; Dr. J.R.C. Evans (Pres. Brandon College); S.H. Knowles; J. Hitchings; T.B. Stoodley; and R.E. Bingham. Last Row (L to R): G.W. Brown; R.A. Clement; W.F. Westcott; R.W. Sharpe; W.A. Stevens; A.H. Clark; A.G. Robertson; J.P. Odin; and S. Pechet

Notes

Duplicate is BUPC 9.44b.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 5

Related Material

BUPC 9.44b

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Davidson Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.21

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1921

Physical Description

10" x 13" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph has minor water damage on the bottom left that has resulted in a slight bubbling.

Scope and Content

Item consists of portriats of the members of the Brandon College Academic 3 class, as well as photographs of H.P. Whidden (Brandon College President), Jennie Turnbull (Honorary President) and J.E. Howes (Principal). Top Row (L to R): M. Rose; H. Henn; J. Carns; Russel Maxwell; B. Pollock; G. Berquist; and O. Peddicord. Second Row (L to R): F. Westcott; H. Adolph; D. Bourke; J. Bocskay; M. Gronberg; and V. Philip. Third Row (L to R): F. Friend; Miss J.M. Turnbull (Hon. President); Dr. Whidden (President); J.E. Howes (Principal); and E. Harkness. Fourth Row (L to R): J. Kippen; A. Gronberg; G. Magnuson; William Philip; L. Smith; M. Holman; and S. Ledingham. Fifth Row (L to R): C. Hembling; M. Young; M. Hall; and R. McLean. Sixth Row (L to R): A. MacPherson; C. Lindbow; E. Rand; V. Robinson; C. McNeil; and W. Cranston. Bottom Row (L to R): C.H. Henderson; R. Whidden; J. Robertson; and F. Adolph.

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 4

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Part Of

Brandon University Photograph Collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

9

Item Number

BUPC 9.19

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1921

Physical Description

11" x 14" (b/w)

Scope and Content

Item consists of portraits of the members of the Brandon College Business Department 1921. Top Row (L to R): E. Bowering; W.A. Brandon; F. Field; G. Crowhurst; M. Erickson; P.J. Green; and L. Laing. Second Row (L to R): H.V. Jones; M. Peddicord; D. Gray; and H. Reynolds. Third Row (L to R): E. Campbell; F. Sainsbury; O. Larson; J. McFarlane; M. McCombe; and E. Larson. Fouth Row (L to R): P. Houston; D. Magnusson; G. Boyd; and I. Copeland. Fifth Row (L to R): M. Overend; E. Clarke; A. McFarlane; Mr. B. J. Morse (Instructor); Miss J. Taylor (Instructor); D.C. Bricker; A. Bly; and E. Evenden. Bottom Row (L to R): M. MacKay; H.J. Moffat; N. Prince; R.A. Harris; E. King; P. Hockis; H. Hindorff; and L. McLean

Subject Access

class portraits

Storage Range

Oversize drawer 4

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