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Alex Black interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14516
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 3, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
  1 audio     1 document  
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH148.Bla
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 3, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:15:00]
History / Biographical
Alexander Hector Black was born on August 31, 1901 in Oak River, MB. Alex lived in the Oak River area his entire life, farming until he retired in 1976. He married Blanche Edith Paddock (1905-1985) on October 14, 1936 and together they had four children: Frank, Margaret, Melvin and Eileen. The couple moved into Oak River in 1976, and Alex remained in the home until 1997. Alex was active in the community as a member of the church board, teasurer of the church, and Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a member of the school board and the Pool Elevator board, as well as a director of the Agricultural Society (1925-198?). Alex Black died on April 1, 1999 in Hamiota, MB. He is buried at Oak River 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 Alex Black about his life from crofter to a modern farmer. Interviewer is Stan Henry.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Black's obituary. Transcript by Rhys Fletcher (2023). Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
Documents

OH148_Black_transcript.pdf

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Alex McPhail interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14454
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 13, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
  1 audio     1 document  
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH206.McP
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 13, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:01:19]
History / Biographical
Peter Alexander (P.A.) Alex McPhail was born on July 11, 1897 in the RM of Elton. Raised on the family farm in Forrest, MB, he was the eldest son of Archie and Mary McPhail who came to Manitoba from Ontario. Alex took over the farm in 1915, and farmed there until 1949, when he and his family moved to Brandon. During the First World War, Alex was a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He married Effie Irene Weir (1900-1999) in 1933 and together they raised four children: Ronald, Malcolm, Archie and Donna. Effie and Alex were both active members of their community. Alex was especially involved in the agricultural community and won many prizes over the years for his livestock. From 1954-1965, Alex was the General Manager for the Provincial Exhibition Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Winter Fair. He also served one term as the president of the Canadian Association of Exhibitions. Additionally, Alex was on the Brandon General Hospital board, the Brandon College board, and was a member of the Kiwanis and Shriners clubs. He was also involved in local sports. Both Alex and Effie McPhail were active members of the United Church. Alex McPhail died on June 28, 1989 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Humesville 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 Alex McPhail about his family history, agriculture, the Provincial Exhibition Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Winter Fair. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the description for the Effie and Alex McPhail collection at the Daly House Museum. Transcript by Alana Donohoe (2017). Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
Documents

OH206_McPhail_transcript.pdf

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Alice May interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14517
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 20, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
  1 audio     1 document  
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH166.May
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 20, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:10:00]
History / Biographical
Alice May (nee Heal) was born August 13, 1910 in Strathclair, MB to Charles and Kristina Heal. Alice worked as a secretary and bookkeeper and then as a homemaker. She married Frank May (1901-1985) on November 16, 1932 and together they had two children: Frances and Arthur. The family moved to Strathclair in 1946. Alice May died on August 10, 2006 in Shoal Lake, MB. She is buried at Strathclair Muncipal 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 Alice May about the family history of the Heals. Interviewer is William R. Patterson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and May's obituary. Transcript by Joe Haw (2023). Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
Documents

OH166_May_transcript.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Andrea Richards field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12226
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
2
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 33-54
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Field journal book of Andrea Richards for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Andrea Richards field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.2_AR_Bk2.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - artifact catalogue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12240
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
sub sub sub series
Series Number
2.1.3.4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
68 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Artifact catalogue containing 455 records from Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Spreadsheet containing information about the artifacts recovered, including: unit, level, artifact number, catalogue number, depth, co-ordinates, entry date, date recovered,count, weight, UTM co-ordinates, notes(excavators initials and comments) and artifact identification.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - artifact catalogue
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - artifact catalogue
Documents

2.1.3.4_AtkinII_artcat.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Emily Ansell field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12230
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
6
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 1-10, 14-21
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Emily Ansell field journal for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Emily Ansell field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.6_EA_Journal.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Evie Fevez field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12231
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
7
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 45-50, 53-68
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Evie Fevez field journal for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Evie Fevez field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.7_EF_journal.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Jessica McKenzie field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12229
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
5
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 45-63
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Jessica McKenzie field journal for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Jessica McKenzie field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.5_JMcK.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Sarah Graham field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12228
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
4
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 39-54, 61-74
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Sarah Graham field journal for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Sarah Graham field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.4_SG_Journal.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Shayne Kolesar field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12227
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
3
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 45-58
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Field journal of Shayne Kolesar for Atkinson II site.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by teaching assistant.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Shayne Kolesar field journall
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.3_SK_journal.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 9

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12232
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
1
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
16 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 9 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 9
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 10

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12233
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
2
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
16 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 10 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 10
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.2_XU10.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 11

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12234
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
3
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
28 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 11 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 11
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.3_XU11.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 12

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12235
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
4
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
28 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 12 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 12
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.4_XU12.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 13

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12236
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
5
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
44 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 13 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 13
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.5_XU13.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 14

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12237
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
6
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
32 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 14 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 14
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.6_XU14.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 15

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12238
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
7
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
22 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 15 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 15
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.7_XU15.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 16

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12239
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.3
File Number
8
Accession Number
1-2010
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
22 pages
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Record of excavation unit 16 at the Atkinson II site 2004.
Scope and Content
Site excavation records of excavation units may include: level summaries, floor plans, feature sheets, wall profiles, unit summaries and any other additional information relating to the unit.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - site record XU 16
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale
Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - site record
Documents

2.1.3.3.8_XU16.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - summary information

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12224
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
Date Range
2004
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
Sub sub series
Series Number
2.1.3.1
Date Range
2004
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format
History / Biographical
An area east of the Atkinson excavations was also opened for testing in 2004. This area was designated as Atkinson II and a test block was opened and fenced off from the cattle with snow fence. A 4m2 block was surveyed in (units 13 - 16) and two partial units that were truncated by the riverbank (units 11 &12) were also placed to the south of the 4m2 block. Test units 9 and 10 were also excavated.
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - summary information
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-27 Atkinson II site 2004 - summary information
Documents

2.1.3.1_Crew_Unit.pdf

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Atkinson II site 2004 - Tomasin Playford field journal

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions12225
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
1-2010
Part Of
RG 7 Beverley Nicholson fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
2.1.3.2
File Number
1
Accession Number
1-2010
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
pages 50-72, 78-82
Material Details
PDF
History / Biographical
Field journal of Crew Chief Tomasin Playford for Atkinson II.
Scope and Content
Record of excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather noted by crew chief
Name Access
Atkinson II site 2004 - Tomasin Playford field journal
Subject Access
Archaeology North Lauder locale Atkinson site DiMe-29 Atkinson II site 2004 - field journal
Documents

2.1.3.2.1_TP_Bk2.pdf

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