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Edward Lykens interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 13, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH270.Lyk
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 13, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
History / Biographical
Reverend Edward A. Lykens was Pastor at the Church of Nazarene in Brandon, MB in the early 1980s.
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 Rev. Edward Lykens about the history of the Church of the Nazarene in Brandon, MB. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Edward McGill interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 14, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH041.McG
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 14, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:00:00]
History / Biographical
Edward Robert McGill was born on September 21, 1912 in Vancouver, BC. The family returned to Manitoba in 1919, and settled in Brandon, MB. Ed received his schooling in Brandon, including one year at Brandon College before he enrolled at Queen's University. Graduating in 1934, with a Bachelor of Commerce, Ed was employed by Inco at Sudbury before enlisting in the RCAF in 1940. He was posted to No. 4 Service Flying School in Saskatoon and subsequently became a flying instructor. While in Saskatoon Ed married Marguarite Eve Shaw (1918-1992) on May 30, 1942. Together they had four children: Mickey, Douglas, Patricia and Frances. From Saskatoon, Ed was posted to No. 19 EFTS in Virden where he became C.S.D. In 1943, Ed was sent overseas with the City of Edmonton 418 Night Intruder Squadron. In 1944, he was appointed CO of "B" flight and promoted to squadron leader. Ed returned to Brandon in 1946, where he was appointed secretary manager of the Brandon Flying Club. While in this position, Ed also served as chief flying instructor, airport manager, co-founder and president of Maple Leaf Aviation and helped to organize the Flying Farmers in Manitoba. Upon his retirement in 1971, the Brandon Airport was renamed McGill Field to honor his contribution to aviation in western Manitoba. In 1969, Ed was elected to the Manitoba Legislature as the member for Brandon West. He was re-elected in 1973 and 1977, then retired from active politics in 1981. Ed was committed to community service, and was a past president of the Brandon Kinsmen Club, the Brandon Gegneral Hospital (BGH) board of directors, the Brandon Golf and Country Club and the Wasagaming Golf Club. He served as a member of the Brandon Police Commission and was appointed to the federal Civil Aviation Tribunal. Ed was a member of Tweed Lodge #113 AF & AM, a member of the Brandon Scottish Rite and past master of the Brandon Chapter of Rose Croix. Edward McGill died on December 3, 1996 in Brandon, 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 the Honorable Edward McGill about his life history. Interviewer is Marjorie Lange.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and McGill's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Edward I. Dow interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14556
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 19, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH311.Dow
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 19, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:40:00]
History / Biographical
Edward Ingo Dow was born on September 13, 1904 in Pilot Mound, MB. He lived at Pilot Mound until 1911, then spent a year in Neepawa, before his family moved to Victoria, BC. The family returned to Manitoba in 1915, and settled in Boissevain where he completed his public schooling. Ed's university education was cut short when his father became ill and he returned home to operate the family mill. Ed married Dorothy Grace Taylor (1903-1994) on July 14, 1927. They had one son, George. Ed operated a Cockshutt implement business and a coal business in Boissevain for many years. After closing these businesses he was employed with Toman Engineering and Reid, Crowthers and Partners. From 1959-1969, Ed served in the Manitoba Legislature as a Liberal Member representing the Turtle Mountain constituency. Ed was very involved in town council and other community affairs. He served on the Boissevain Town Council from 1934-1946, and was mayor of Boissevain from 1946-1968. During his tenure he helped oversee the development of adequate street, sewer and water systems for the town. He, along with the council, worked on many joint projects with the RM of Morton, including the Boissevain and Morton Library, Memorial Hospital, Westview Lodge, The Beckoning Hills Museum and the Community Swimming Pool. Additionally, Ed served as president and executive member of the Manitoba Urban Association, member of the International Peace Garden Board of Directors, member of the Sanitarium Board of Manitoba and member of the Westerman Centennial Auditorium Board. For his many community activities, Ed received the Good Citizenship Award from the Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba in 1981. Ed was a member of the United Church and the Masonic Lodge, as well as an ardent sportsman. He was a life member of the Manitoba Curling Association. Edward Dow died on December 23, 1992 in Killarney, MB. He is buried at Boissevain and Morton 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 Edward Dow about the town of Boissevain and its growth. Interviewer is Bernice Pettypiece.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and Dow's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Edward Turner and Arthur Koping interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14560
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 27, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH292.Tur
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 27, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
History / Biographical
Edward Turner was born 1913 in England. Sponsored by the Hudson's Bay Company, he immigrated to Canada in 1931. That fall he was sent by the unemployment agency to Riding Mountain National Park to clear scrub. For a number of years Ed worked on farms during harvest, did chores for the Ramgren family in winter, and cut ice at Otter Lake. He also learned how to shoot and snare rabbits, which he sold to fox farm owners. In 1937, Ed purchased 120 acres adjoining the Scandinavia Church, cutting and selling wood to pay for the land. Ed married Lorna Mary Tiller (1921-2003) on January 30, 1942, and together they had two children: James and Dianne. In October 1942, Ed joined the Canadian Army, serving for two years before receiving a medical discharge. Following the Second World War, Ed and Lorna sold the farm, purchasing and operating a general store in the Onanole district until 1956. For the next sixteen years they owned and operated the Outdoor Roller Rink at Clear Lake. In 1962, Ed became the manager of the Erickson Credit Union, and the couple built a home in Erickson. Ed was elected mayor of Erickson in 1968, a position he held for eight years. When they sold the roller rink in 1972, the Turners bought the Clearl Lake bowling alley, which they operated until 1979. The couple retired to Onanole, where they were members of the United Church and Ed continued to do some work in real estate. Edward Turner died in 1994. He is buried at Scandinavian Cemetery. Arthur Koping was born December 7, 1905 on section 15-17-17 in the RM of Clanwilliam. After his father died, Arthur, his brother John and his mother returned to Finland. When Arthur returned to Clanwilliam in 1926, he could not speak English. After a year with his Koping grandparents, Art went to New York where he did construction work and learned carpentry skills. Art returned to Manitoba in 1930, working at whatever jobs were availavle, carpentry, painting, paper hanging etc. At Riding Mountain National Park, he did road work, as well as carpentry, including helping build relief camps, the Superintendants house and the golf course clubhouse. In 1934, he built a house and married Lillie Marie Sundmark (1902-1970). The couple's only child died shortly after he was born. Art was asked to buy the family homstead in 1943, although the Kopings continued to live there. During World War II, Art began working for Harper Construction Company building homes for grain buyers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As his job required him being away for long periods, Art built a house for Lillie in Erickson in 1948. Following Lillie's death, Art married Mary Booth (1910-2006) in 1973. Arthur Koping died in 1988. He is buried in Finland.
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 Edward Turner and Arthur Koping about their early years in Canada and life as a Canadian-born immigrant. Interviewer is Mary Booth-Koping.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and the Clanwilliam-Erickson local history "Forest to Field." Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Mary E. Edwards interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 22, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH099.Edw
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 22, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [01:02:02]
History / Biographical
Mary Elizabeth Edwards (nee Tweed) was born on April 19, 1897 at Riceville, ON. Within a year of her birth, she and her mother came to Manitoba, to join her father who had already moved west. Mary attended Burns School and then Winnipeg Normal School, graduating in 1917. Over the course of her career she taught at a number of schools, including Otter, Medora, Purple Hill , Thirlstone, Broomhill, Lake Max and Whitewater schools. On January 7, 1920, Mary married Kestle Henry Edwards (1894-1974) in Medora, MB and together the couple had four children: Harvey, Frank, Ralph and Ruth. The family lived on section 35-3-25. Mary was secretary-treasurer of both the Medora Methodist Sunday School and the Royal Templars, taught sunday school and sang in the choir before her marriage. In 1920, she joined the Home Economics Society (later the Women's Institute). She was also a member of the WA. Following her husband's death, Mary left the farm and moved into Medora. Mary Edwards died in 1994. She is buried at Roselawn 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 Mary Edwards about her life and pioneer settlement around Medora, MB. The interviewer is Mayme Warren.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Medora local history "Glimpse through the years" and Edwards' obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
Audio Tracks
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
4.2
File Number
69
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 4: Office of the Vice-President 4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance) Box 2
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1969
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
4.2
File Number
215
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and traffic and parking regulations for Brandon University.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 4: Office of the Vice-President 4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance) Box 6
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1970-1971
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
4.2
File Number
368
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1970-1971
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of a copy of "A report on the executive edition of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's Enthusiasm Makes the Difference."
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series 4: Office of the Vice-President 4.2 Office of the Vice-President (Administration & Finance) Box 8
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1264
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence starting with "P"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 51
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Feb.-July 1991
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1266
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Feb.-July 1991
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 51
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Nov.-July 1991
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1267
GMD
textual records
Date Range
Nov.-July 1991
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 51
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1M30(4)
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
P. Payne, President of Provincial Exhibition 1907, 1909, 1915, 1917, 1924
Notes
Mr. Stuckey originally placed 32 negatives in one envelope labeled “M – Presidents of Fair Boards 1882 – 1972”; We have separated and renumbered these negatives as M30(1) to M30(32) inclusively; Records of the Provincial Exhibition Association are held in the S.J. McKee Archives (RG2) including photos of board members.
Name Access
P. Payne
Presidents of Fair Boards
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Provincial Exhibitions
officials
Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[n.d.]
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.H.4
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[n.d.]
Physical Description
2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Portrait of James Haley.
Notes
The writing on the back of the photograph is difficult to read, therefore Haley's last name may actually be Foley.
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Archibald P. McDiarmid

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1899-1912
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
2.1
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1899-1912
Physical Description
1.71 m
History / Biographical
Dr. McDiarmid was born in 1852 in Yarmouth, County Elgin, Ontario to John and Christina McDiarmid. He graduated from grammar school at St. Thomas and from the Canadian Literary Institute at Woodstock. Dr. McDiarmid was the prize man every year at the University of Toronto and won the silver medal in metaphysics in 1875, his graduating year. He was a student pastor at Clarence Baptist Church his junior year at Toronto. In 1876 he received the Master of Arts degree. McDiarmid attended the Rochester Theological Seminary in Rochester, NY. The Board of Woodstock College subsequently offered him a position as Examiner of Metaphysics and Logic. McDiarmid also worked as a pastor at Strathroy and Point Hope. In 1886 he was called to be the minister of First Church, Ottawa. His scholarly preaching and warm, personal sympathy greatly increased the church membership. McDiarmid went to Brooklyn, NY for two years. He was then appointed Secretary of the Foreign Mission Society of the Ontario and Quebec Convention. In 1899, at age 47, Dr. McDiarmid was asked by the Western Baptist Committee to assume headship of the newly formed Brandon College. McDiarmid accepted the offer and became the first Principal in 1899. In 1910 his position title was changed to President. Dr. McDiarmid retired in 1912 and moved to Robson, B.C., where he owned a farm. He died on January 24, 1946 at the age of 94 in Robson.
Scope and Content
Dr. McDiarmid’s papers contain a wide variety of items. Because the positions of Bursar and Registrar would not be created until 1910, it was McDiarmid who handled all of the finances of the college. The collection includes letters from prospective students and room requests. The tenders for the building of Brandon College are also in this collection. There is substantial correspondence on the Baptist’s fundraising efforts, and lists of pledges and subscriptions. There is also correspondence regarding the quest for a university charter, and the eventual affiliation with McMaster University.
Name Access
Archibald P. McDiarmid
Storage Location
RG 1 Brandon College fonds Series 2: Office of the Principal/President
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1991
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1265
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1991
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 51
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Glen P. Sutherland

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13219
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.S45
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
Portrait of Glen P. Sutherland.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
portraits
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Portrait of Kevin P. Kavanagh

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Artist
unknown
Form
photograph
Date
no date
Accession Number
Ph/719
Artist
unknown
Date
no date
Form
photograph
Dimensions
49.5 X 39.5 cm
Size Overall
62 X 52 cm
Medium
color photograph
Condition
good
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
frame - wood
Inscriptions
Inscription: Kevin P. Kavanagh, Chancellor of Brandon University. 1996-2002.
Accession Number
Ph/719
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Correspondence- Misc. N/O/P

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions5123
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1993
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
201
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990-1993
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence beteween Lee Clark and constituents (surname beginning with the letter "N/O/P")
Notes
File was artificially created by Karyn Taylor, 2006
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 7
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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
821
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1991
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with surname "Mc", "N", "O", "P"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 32
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Correspondence N, O, P Misc.

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions6003
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990 & prior
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
1057
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990 & prior
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with surname starting with "N" "O" "P"
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 44
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