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S.J. McKee Centre Archives

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.18
Item Number
1.3.18
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre – Archives. L to R: William McKee, Pat Britton, Ken Kurlyiw, George McKee Posing beneath a portrait of S.J. McKee
Name Access
McKee
W.; Britton; Kurlyiw; McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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Rev. Dr. Samuel James McKee

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1882-1937?
Accession Number
1-1997
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Accession Number
1-1997
Other Numbers
MG 1 1.1
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1882-1937?
Physical Description
27.5 cm
History / Biographical
Samuel James McKee was born near Wellesley, Ontario on July 17, 1849. By 1872, he had graduated from Toronto University. That same year he accepted a position at the Canadian Literary Institute in Woodstock, Ontario. Although he accepted this post with reservation, McKee soon found himself converted to the Baptist faith and was a true believer. In 1881, his doctor advised him to move West because of his poor health. He and his wife Laura moved to Rapid City, Manitoba and established a farm there. His brother-in-law, Rev. Davis was busy establishing the Rapid City Academy during this time, and when Davis had the chance to move to Moose Jaw, he prevailed upon McKee to take over the Academy. Under McKee's guidance the Academy flourished. By 1890, he decided that he could reach more people if he relocated the school Brandon, Manitoba, which was located on the C.P.R. line. The S.J. McKee Academy did quite well in Brandon, although it had trouble finding a permanent home. By 1899, the school was located in the Stewart Block on Ninth Street and Rosser Avenue. McKee's wife taught music, and there were always potential ministry students in his classes. In 1899, the Baptists finally decided that they wanted a College in Manitoba that would help preapre students for potential ministry service. It was decided to locate the school in Brandon, as McKee, a staunch Baptist, already had a flourishing Academy there. The Baptists and McKee amalgamated and Brandon College was created. When the school opened in October 1899, McKee was on the Board of Directors as well as teaching Classics, Mental Science and French. He also acted as the unofficial Vice-principal of the school. McKee taught several different subjects during the next few years, and in 1910 accepted the newly created post of Registrar. He retained this position for the next decade. As well, McKee acted as the Bursar in 1911-1913, 1914-1915, and 1919-1920. He retired in 1920 and moved to Vancouver. McKee was given the title Professor Emeritus in Philosophy. He was made an honorary member of the Board of Directors in 1925. McKee and his wife had five daughters and three sons. Three daughters that died soon after the move from Rapid City due to a typhoid epidemic. His son, George Eugene, graduated from Brandon College in 1902. A son, John Harris McKee, became the Bursar of Brandon College in 1915 after obtaining his B.A. in 1914. Another son, William Carey McKee, graduated from Brandon College in 1914, and received his M.A. in 1915. He was studying Law in Calgary when he enlisted with the Army. Carey McKee was killed in action on August 26, 1918. A fourth son, Robert Allan also attended Brandon College. He enlisted when Carey did, but he was declared medically unfit for service in Winnipeg in 1917. He eventually returned to Brandon, but was sick for a very long time. He died on Febrary 13, 1919, from a growth on his brain that had weakened him greatly. McKee's daughter Mildred also attended Brandon College. After her husband was killed in action in November of 1918, she returned home to her parents. Eventually she obtained a degree in Household Science. There is another daughter mentioned, Lydia. McKee also states in a tax return form that he has a permanently epileptic child in a home. It is not known if this child was Lydia or not. S.J. McKee died in September 1937 at the age of 88.
Custodial History
To commemorate the move of the McKee Acadamy to Brandon, Manitoba in 1890, Brandon University renamed the Brandon University Archives the S.J. McKee Archives in the fall of 1990. At that time, the McKee family was represented by S.J. McKee's grandson William, who donated the S.J. McKee papers to the Archives. Up until 1990, the records had been in his custody, having passed from S.J. at the time of his death to William's father.
Scope and Content
S.J. McKee's files are very unique. He has records detailing many aspects from Rapid City Academy and the desire for educating the West. He has a lengthy document entitled "The Beginning of our Educational Work in the West" in his records. It details the creation of Prairie College, its demise, and the building of the Rapid City Academy. There is a lot of correspondence, not just to and from S.J. McKee, but to and from his children as well. There are Land Titles papers, Mortgages, Last Will and Testaments, and various other legal documents dealing with the McKee family. There is a ninety page paper that his son, Carey, wrote in 1915 entitled "Immigrants and Their Assimilation." There are several files dealing with Carey McKee, and also with the death of Midred's husband, Robert Alexander Cunningham. The Minute Book of the Brandon College Literary Society from 1903-1905 is located in the McKee files. McKee also kept various newsclippings and certain issues of "The Western Baptist," "The Northwest Baptist" and "The Sunday School Times." As well, there are some used account and receipt books. His records are extremely interesting in that McKee was really one of the founding fathers of Brandon College. The documentation that still exists with regard to Rapid City Academy is quite astounding, down to the legal agreement he and G.B. Davis made with Duncan L. McLaren regarding using some of his land to build the school on. His recollections on the beginnings of education in the west are clear and concise. As well, the sense of family and devotion to God are evident in almost all of the letters between family members.
Name Access
S.J. McKee
Carey McKee
Rapid City Academy
Prairie College
Brandon College
The Western Baptist
The Northwest Baptist
The Sunday School Times
Subject Access
literary society
Finding Aid
File level inventory available
Storage Location
1997 accessions
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Caribbean Ext. Rel.

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Mar.- Dec. 1990
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
248
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Mar.- Dec. 1990
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 10
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CUSO (re: budget) Ext. Rel.

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May- Aug. 1989
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
249
GMD
textual records
Date Range
May- Aug. 1989
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 10
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Three Gorges Dam Proj. Ext. Rel.

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Jan.- Apr. 1989
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
250
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Jan.- Apr. 1989
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and background info. on project
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 10
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Portrait of Samuel J. McKee

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Artist
Hatch, Charles Stewart
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Form
painting
Date
no date
Accession Number
0116
Artist
Hatch, Charles Stewart
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Date
no date
Form
painting
Description
Inscription: Samuel J. McKee, D.D., LL.D. b. 1849 in Ontario, d. 1937 in Vancouver. Principal Literary Academy in Rapid City and Brandon, 1883-1899. Vice Principal, Brandon College, 1899-1924.
Dimensions
113 X 85 cm
Size Overall
158 X 130 cm
Medium
oil
Condition
Small loss of paint in area c.. 21cm TL X 27cm L. Minor abrasion of paint in area lower R, as well as along the left edge of image. Varnish cracks all over image. Canvas should have back protection to prevent further damages. The frame has a broken p
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
frame - wood and plaster with gild
Accession Number
0116
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S.J. McKee Centre

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.1
Item Number
1.3.1
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
S. J. McKee Centre in the Jeff Umphrey Building. L to R: D. Anderson, E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee
Name Access
Anderson; McFadden; McKee
G.; McKee
W.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre #2

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
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Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.2
Item Number
1.3.2
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
S. J. McKee Centre in the Jeff Umphrey Building. L to R: D. Anderson, E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee, unidentified person
Name Access
Anderson; McFadden; McKee
G.; McKee
W.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre #3

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.3
Item Number
1.3.3
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
S. J. McKee Centre in the Jeff Umphrey Building. L to R: D. Anderson, E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee
Name Access
Anderson; McFadden; McKee
G.; McKee
W.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre Archives

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.4
Item Number
1.3.4
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre – Archives. L to R: William McKee, Pat Britton, Ken Kurlyiw, George McKee Posing beneath a portrait of S.J. McKee
Name Access
McKee
W.; Britton; Kurlyiw; McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre Archives #2

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.5
Item Number
1.3.5
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre – Archives. L to R: William McKee, E. McFadden, Leigh Syms
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Syms
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre; Archives
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S.J. McKee Centre Archives #3

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.6
Item Number
1.3.6
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre – Archives. L to R: Dr. Vic Sharpe, William McKee, George McKee
Name Access
Sharpe; McKee
W.; McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre; Archives
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S.J. McKee Centre Archives #4

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.7
Item Number
1.3.7
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
Archives. L to R: William McKee, E. McFadden, Leigh Syms
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Syms
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre; Archives
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S.J. McKee Centre #4

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.8
Item Number
1.3.8
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre: William McKee, Dr. Vic Sharpe (President – BUAA)
Name Access
McKee
W.; Sharpe
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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Archives Activity; McKee Centre

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.9
Item Number
1.3.9
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
Archives Activity, McKee Centre. L to R: Dr. Vic Sharpe, William McKee, George McKee
Name Access
Sharpe; McKee
G.; McKee
W.
Subject Access
McKee Centre; Archives
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S.J. McKee Centre #5

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.10
Item Number
1.3.10
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre. L to R: William McKee, E. McFadden, Leigh Syms
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Sharpe
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre #6

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.11
Item Number
1.3.11
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre. L to R: D. Anderson, E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee, ?
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Anderson
McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre #7

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.12
Item Number
1.3.12
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre. L to R: D. Anderson, ?Background: E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Anderson
McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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S.J. McKee Centre #8

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.13
Item Number
1.3.13
Date Range
November 10th, 1990
Physical Description
colour, 3.5" x 5"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre. L to R: D. Anderson, E. McFadden, George McKee, William McKee
Name Access
McKee
W.; McFadden; Anderson
McKee
G.
Subject Access
S.J. McKee Centre
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McKee Centre Archives, Project Display

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
c. 1985
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1
File Number
1.3.14
Item Number
1.3.14
Date Range
c. 1985
Physical Description
color, 4" x 5.75"
Scope and Content
McKee Centre Archives Basement of Jeff Umphrey Building. Featured: “ Pride of the Land”, “ Tommy Douglas: The Road to Jerusalem”, and “ Brandon College During the Depression”
Name Access
Douglas
Subject Access
McKee Centre
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