Thomas Roy Bailey was born on September 5, 1915 on the family farm in the RM of North Cypress. He attended school in the PRosser District before taking over the farm in 1945. In 1970, he hosted the Royal Family on the family farm. Roy married Nora Elizabeth Froom (1921-1986) on October 11, 1941 and together they had three sons: Alan, Brian and Douglas. Following Nora's death, Roy married Edith Lillian Oliver Ranson (1915-2002) in 1988.
Roy spent his lifetime contributing in various ways to his community, in both Carberry and the North Cypress. He served on Municipal Council, Carberry Development Corporation, Vegetable Growers Association, Hospital Board and United Church Board of Stewards and Session. He took a leadership role in starting the growing of potatoes in the area, constructing the Carberry Plains Lodge, the Carberry Plains Recreation Centre and also helped to design the Sandhills Golf Course. Roy was a life member of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. He was inducted into the Mantioba Agricultural Hall of Game and awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carberry Chamber of Commerce. He was actively involved with his family, the drop in centre, and enjoyed playing golf. T. Roy Bailey died on January 30, 2011 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Carberry Plains Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an interview with T. Roy Bailey about farming, 1926-1983. Interviewer is Charles Turner.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Carberry local histories "Carberry Plains, Century One" and "People of the big plains" as well as Bailey's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Raymond John McLaughlin was born on October 5, 1906 at Rapid City, MB. Ray married Mary Belle Bridgeman (1918-2013) on October 28, 1943, and together they had two children: Jeanette and Glen. They farmed in the Moline district. Raymond McLaughlin died on February 3, 1995 in Minnedosa, MB. He is buried at Rapid City Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Raymond McLaughlin about the history of the McLaughlin family and early farming in the Moline, Manitoba area. Interviewer is Gordon Shanks.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and McLaughlin's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Richard Harold "Doc" Hannah was born on July 9, 1916 in Wakaw, SK. He obtained his BA in biology at McMaster University before joining the staff at Brandon College in 1948, teaching botany and zoology. In 1962, after completing a MSc degree at the University of Minnesota, he returned to Brandon College and was appointed head of his department. He served as faculty advisor to the Athletic Board for twenty years and for over 30 years, Doc was a coach, manager, trainer and the inspiration behind the Braandon College Cap and Brandon University Bobcat hockey teams. It was his involvement with College athletics that led to the nickname "Doc." When he retired in 1981, he was granted the title of Professor Emeritus. In 1993, Doc was inducted into the Brandon University Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame.
Doc married Reta Bernice (1914-2005) and they had three children: Richard, Sharon and Patrick. Doc was a member of the AF and AM (Tweed Lodge No. 113), the Royal Order of Scotland and Khartum Temple Shrine. He served as Grand Master of Manitoba (1984-1985). Richard Hannah died on September 6, 1990 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Doc Hannah about his career at Brandon College/Brandon University. Subjects include: JRC Evans and faculty members; chapel services; the Literary Society; sports; campus buildings; university status; college life and operations. The interviewer is Bill Burgess.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Manitoba Historical Society website. Description by Christy Henry.
Access Restriction
Content Warning: This interview was recorded in the early 1980s, and contains some language that would now be considered racist in nature. Listener discretion is advised.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
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Ivan Richard Day was born on May 17, 1911 in Dand, MB. He lived and farmed in the Dand area his entire life. Ivan married Wilma Mildred Sutton (1909-2004) on October 1, 1936 in Winnipeg, MB. Together they had three sons: David, Garfield and John. Ivan was very interested in co-operative movements and was active with the local Manitoba Pool Elevator, the Dand Consolidated School, the Harntey Credit Union and Co-op Implements. Ivan Day died on May 5, 1982 in Deloraine Memorial Hospital. He is buried at Deloraine Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Ivan Day about recollections of life in the Dand Community during the 20th century. Interviewer is Eva Cassils.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, Dand local history "More golden memories: 1967-1991" and Ivan Day's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Mabel Ruth Godfrey (nee Hodgson) was born on March 7, 1892 at Portage La Prairie, MB. Her family then moved to the Chain Lakes area south of Hartney, where they farmed until 1910. Mabel attended Chain Lakes School and later a couple of years at boarding school in Ontario. After that she joined her parents in Vancouver, BC, where they had retired. She met William "Billy" Smith Godfrey (1892-1967) in 1913, and they were married in Manitoba in 1918. Together they had three children: Eva, Jack and Jean. Mabel was a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers) until Church Union in 1925, then she and her husband became members of the United Church. Within the church she played the organ, was invovled with Sunday School and was a member of the WMS/United Church Women. Mabel was also active with the Red Cross and the Women's Institute. Following Billy's death, Mabel continued to live in Dand until her health necessitated moving to Bren-Del-Win Lodge in 1982. Mabel Godfrey died on July 5, 1985 in Deloraine, MB. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hartney, MB.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Mabel Godfrey about Dand, MB and the hisotry of the Society of Friends. Interviewer is Margaret Dickie.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Dand local histories "Golden Memories" and "More golden memories 1967-1991." Description by Christy Henry.
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