Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1M2

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19-]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

View of the first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1M20

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19-]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Section at left with high roof was added in 1900.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

View of the first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1M21(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[ca. 1910]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

View of the first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.90

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1910

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (colour)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has been issued. Corners are worn.

Scope and Content

Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.

Notes

The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

race tracks

horse racing

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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