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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B31c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a Birtle Garage employee pumping gas.
Name Access
CKX
Birtle Garage
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B31d
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a Birtle Garage employee working on a car.
Name Access
CKX
Birtle Garage
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B31b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of vehicles adjacent to Birtle Garage.
Name Access
CKX
Birtle Garage
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
automobiles
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Murray's Garage (Neepawa) - exterior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14337
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
M
Item Number
11-2010.M7a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1954
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Murray's Garage opened in 1932 by Melvin Earl Murray. The business was later renamed Murray's of Neepawa in 1964.
Custodial History
See Fonds level description for custodial history
Scope and Content
Murray's Garage opened in 1932 by Melvin Earl Murray. Before it's opening in 1932 the building was used as a truck and storage facility, the business opened for automotive sales after Earl Murray had recieved a contract by General Motors in 1932. The first sale of a vehicle occurred in 1933 when a customer from Winnipeg bought a Pontiac vehicle. During the first few years of operation Earl Murray served as the Office Manager, Parts Manager, and Salesman. In 1934 an additional contract with the International Harvester Co. giving license to the additional sale of farm equipment. This new expansion resulted in the hiring of other staff to handle Parts and Service while the sales of the farm machinery remained Earl's responsibility. The business aquired many contracts over the course of its existence as such new propoerties were aquired to allow for this expansions and new additions were added to the original building. When the new addition was near completion an explosion occured which resulted in 100% loss of the original building as well as all the contents it enclosed. Luckily, the fire department was able to save most of the new addition. A sizable loan was required for the buisness to rebuild after this disaster. Once the business was open again, car sales, need for parts, and service volume increased resulting in the complete recovery of the buisness. In 1940 due to the war the purchase of new vehicles was limited to emergency service, it was at this time that General Motors added the Cheverolet-Oldsmobile to their contracts. Shortly after this a tornado hit the building causing substantial damage however it was soon repaired and business resumed. Earl's son, Gerald, had worked in the business since his return from the war in 1945. He schooled in in Flint Michigan at a General Motors Business Institute to assist his father with the business. In 1960 Gerald took a course in Detroit Michigan in a Post Graduate School of Modern Merchandising and Management. After his completion of this course Gerald moved back to Neepawa and took of the position of Sales Manager at his fathers garage. The business was later renamed Murray's of Neepawa in 1964 when Earl handed the keys to the business over to his son Gerald.
Notes
Description by Jillian Combs. Information from Manitoba Hisotrical Society,
Name Access
D.R. MacKay
Subject Access
building exteriors
downtown
Neepawa
Repro Restriction
Canadian Copyright Law may apply. Consult the archivist for access
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Related Material
D.R. MacKay fonds, Brandon College fonds, Brandon University fonds
Arrangement
Original order maintained. Series arranged alphabetically by letter (A-Z) but negatives not alphabetical within each series.
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Murray's Garage (Neepawa) - exterior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14338
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
M
Item Number
11-2010.M7a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1954
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Murray's Garage opened in 1932 by Melvin Earl Murray. Before it's opening in 1932 the building was used as a truck and storage facility, the business opened for automotive sales after Earl Murray had recieved a contract by General Motors in 1932. The first sale of a vehicle occurred in 1933 when a customer from Winnipeg bought a Pontiac vehicle. During the first few years of operation Earl Murray served as the Office Manager, Parts Manager, and Salesman but in 1934 an additional contract with the International Harvester Co. giving license to the additional sale of farm equipment. This new expansion resulted in the hiring of other staff to handle Parts and Service while the sales of the farm machinery remained Earl's responsibility. The business aquired many contracts over the course of its existence as such new propoerties were aquired to allow for this expansions and new additions were added to the original building. When the new addition was near completion an explosion occured which resulted in 100% loss of the original building as well as all the contents it enclosed. Luckily, the fire department was able to save most of the new addition. A sizable loan was required for the buisness to rebuild after this disaster. Once the business was open again, car sales, need for parts, and service volume increased resulting in the complete recovery of the buisness. In 1940 due to the war the purchase of new vehicles was limited to emergency service. It was at this time that General Motors added the Cheverolet-Oldsmobile to their contracts. Shortly after this a tornado hit the building causing substantial damage however it was soon repaired and business resumed. Earl's son, Gerald, had worked in the business since his return from the war in 1945. He schooled in in Flint Michigan at a General Motors Business Institute to assist his father with the business. In 1960 Gerald took a course in Detroit Michigan in a Post Graduate School of Modern Merchandising and Management. After his completion of this course Gerald moved back to Neepawa and took of the position of Sales Manager at his fathers garage. The business was later renamed Murray's of Neepawa in 1964 when Earl handed the keys to the business over to his son Gerald.
Custodial History
See Fonds level description for custodial history
Scope and Content
Image is of Murray's Garage exterior view. The photo was taken from across the street. There are a series of signs on the building "Firestone" on the peak of the building, "Murray's used cars" on the roof, and "Murrays Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Trucks" down the front of the building above the main entrance. Murray's Garage appears to be next to a Texaco station.
Notes
Description by Jillian Combs. Information from Manitoba Hisotrical Society
Name Access
Neepawa
Subject Access
building exteriors
downtown
Rural
Repro Restriction
Canadian Copyright Law may apply. Consult the archivist for access
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Arrangement
Original order maintained. Series arranged alphabetically by letter (A-Z) but negatives not alphabetical within each series.
Images
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Big Four Sales - exterior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11420
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B29a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
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 window display at Big Four Sales.
Name Access
CKX
Big Four Sales
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
stores
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
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Murray's Garage (Souris)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13109
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S109a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
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 Murray's Garage.
Name Access
CKX
Murray's Garage
Subject Access
businesses
cars
building exteriors
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Rutledge Garage (Neepawa)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13459
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R40a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the Rutledge Garage building.
Name Access
CKX
Rutledge Garage
Markle Sheet Metal
Subject Access
businesses
cars
building exteriors
garages
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Murray's Garage (Souris)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13108
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S109b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
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 Murray's Garage.
Name Access
CKX
Murray's Garage
Subject Access
businesses
car lots
cars
building exteriors
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Rutledge Garage (Neepawa)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13458
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R40b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the Rutledge Garage with two men and a car.
Name Access
CKX
Rutledge Garage
Subject Access
businesses
cars
building exteriors
persons
business and professional people
garages
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Bert's Central Automat

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11418
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B27
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
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 exterior of Bert's Central Automat. The sign on the building says Inglis Laundry and Dry Cleaning.
Name Access
CKX
Bert's Central Automat
Inglis Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Bell Lumber (Neepawa)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11419
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B28
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the exterior of Bell Lumber (Neepawa).
Name Access
CKX
Neepawa, Manitoba
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Souris sponsors - Murray's Garage

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13176
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S75
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of Murray's Garage building.
Name Access
CKX
Murray's Garage
Subject Access
building exteriors
businesses
cars
automobile dealerships
service stations
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Radio Electric (Birtle)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13368
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R90a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the Radio Electric building.
Name Access
CKX
Radio Electric
Subject Access
building exteriors
businesses
signs and signboards
cars
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Big Four Sales - furniture

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions11421
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Item Number
11-2010.B29b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
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 show furniture for sale at Big Four Sales.
Name Access
CKX
Big Four Sales
Subject Access
Buildings
commercial buildings
stores
store interiors
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Reston dealers and merchants - grain elevators

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13324
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1964
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R113
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1964
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of grain elevators.
Name Access
CKX
United Grain Growers
Subject Access
building exteriors
commercial buildings
cars
Grain elevators
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
W
Item Number
11-2010.W63
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a building by a railroad crossing.
Name Access
CKX
Pepsi-Cola
Subject Access
building exteriors
commercial buildings
signs and signboards
railway crossing
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R56
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a Feed Rite mill.
Name Access
CKX
Feed-Rite Mill
Subject Access
businesses
cars
commercial buildings
signs and signboards
building exteriors
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Souris Feed Rite mill

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13183
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S72
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Physical Description
2.5" x 2.75" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of the Souris Feed Rite building.
Name Access
CKX
Feed-Rite Mill
Subject Access
businesses
building exteriors
Trucks
Agriculture
commercial buildings
farm implements
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Brandon Fire Station No.2 exterior

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13993
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1914
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.63
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1914
Physical Description
4.75" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph was removed from a photo album. Photograph is ripped.
History / Biographical
According the 1911 Henderson's Brandon City Directory, the Brandon Fire Department - headquartered at Seventh Street and Princess Avenue - had 16 permanent firemen. For equipment the department had one steamer, two chemicals, two hose wagons, one hose reel, one aerial aldder, one hook and ladder wagon, and 10 horses. The city had 34 electric fire alarm boxes and 114 fire hydrants. The pumping station had a capacity of 3.5 million gallons in 24 hours. By 1914, the Brandon Fire Department had 19 permanent employees on its roster and added 2 more horses as well as an 80 horsepower combination motor truck.
Custodial History
Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two horse-drawn fire wagons in front of the Brandon Fire Station No. 2. One wagon has a hose, the other wagon has an extension ladder.
Notes
Writing on the back of photograph reads: Ed Harden, Driver on the left, 1914, 11th McTavish. This picture is the same as the negative in the Lawrence Stuckey collection. Stuckey obtained a copy of the photo from George Lepard, father of Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard).
Name Access
Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon
Brandon Fire Department
Fire Station No. 2
Brandon Fire Department Personnel
Brandon fire halls
Subject Access
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment
horses
fire halls
fire engines
building exteriors
firefighters
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F12
Arrangement
McG 4.1 File 27
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