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Grace Smith Taylor

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions2471
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1965
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.T.18
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1965
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Portrait of Grace Smith Taylor, class of 1928.
Related Material
BUPC 8.T.17, BUPC 8.T.19
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Laura Grace Smith Taylor

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions2469
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1928
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.T.17
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1928
Physical Description
3.75" x 5.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Graduation portrait of Grace Smith, class of 1928.
Related Material
BUPC 8.T.18, BUPC 8.T.19
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.T.11
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
4" x 4.75" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Taylor taught Classics and Junior French at Brandon College from 1950-1952.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Treva Taylor.
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Artist
Pimentel, Frank
Collection
Dunlands Restaurant
Date
1987
Accession Number
326
Title Variation
Grace
Artist
Pimentel, Frank
Collection
Dunlands Restaurant
Date
1987
Dimensions
31 X 31 cm
Size Overall
52.5 X 51.5 cm
Medium
Ektacolor photograph
Condition
good
Primary Support
paper
Secondary Support
mat, plexiglass, backing board; frame - metal
Accession Number
326
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Stephen and Grace Magnacca

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14319
Part Of
Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Part Of
Brandon and Area Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
5
Item Number
BAPC 5.12
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
10.25" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Stephen Adolph Magnacca was born December 10, 1902 in Winnipeg, MB. He joined the Winnipeg Highland Cadets in 1914, and at the age of 15, he added two years to his age and joined the Winnipeg Light Infantry. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant on June 15, 1923. In 1933, he was promoted to the rank of Major. In 1956, he was made an honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 26th Field Artillery Regiment; he was made a Colonel in 1967. Magnacca married Grace Rosina Jones in 1927 and together they had two children: Patricia and Allan. Grace Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales on November 22, 1901. She came to Winnipeg as a child. For a few years before her marriage she worked as the circulation manager of The Nor'West Farmer. Members of St. Matthew's Church, Grace Magnacca was active in the Anglican Church Women of Canada (ACW). Following her husband's death she moved to Winnipeg. Grace Magnacca died in Winnipeg, MB on December 20, 2004. The Maganacca family lived in Winnipeg until Magnacca's military career took him to Brandon in 1940; his family followed in 1942. The Magnacca's ran an Officer's Kit Shop and then in 1947, opened a real estate business named Magnacca Agencies. Magnacca served two terms as Mayor of Brandon (1961-1969). He was also President of the Assiniboine Historical Society. For meritorious community service, Magnacca was given a Manitoba Golden Boy Award (1969) and a Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. Stephen Magnacca died on August 4, 1980 in Brandon, MB. He is commemmorated by Magnacca Crescent in Brandon and the Magnacca Research Centre at the Daly House Museum. He was elected a Life member of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities and in 1973, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Mayor Stephen Magnacca and his wife Grace Magnacca dressed in period costumes for Canada's Centennial in 1967.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the Manitoba Historical Society website (http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/magnacca_sa.shtml) and the December 31, 1969 Brandon Sun article Experience of being the wife of the mayor has brought satisfaction to Mrs. Magnacca.
Name Access
Stephen Magnacca
Grace Magnacca
Subject Access
celebrations
centennials
mayors
Storage Location
BAPC photograph drawer
Images
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Elsie Taylor interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14570
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
July 18, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH141.Tay
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
July 18, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:35:00]
History / Biographical
Mary Elsie Taylor (nee Greer) was born on January 24, 1898 in Stayner, ON. The family moved to Rapid City, MB in 1906. Elsie took her teacher training in Portage la Prairie and taught in one-room schoolhouses throughout Manitoba. She married William Taylor (1888-1986) on February 7, 1933 in Newdale, SK and together they had four children: James, Margaret, Kathleen, and Lorna. Elsie and WIlliam farmed at Emerson for thirteen years, then moved to Haney, BC in 1946, when William retired. After eleven years in British Columbia the couple moved to Rapid City. Upon their return to Manitoba, Elsie taught in McCreary, Glendale and Rapid City. She retired in 1963. Elsie Taylor died on August 19, 1992 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Rapid City 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 Elsie Taylor about her life, in particular her experiences in education. Interviewer is Gordon Shanks.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Taylor's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Grace Magnacca interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14601
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 26, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH188.Mag
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 26, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [00:30:00]
History / Biographical
Grace Rosina Magnacca (nee Jones) was born on November 22, 1922 in Cardiff, Wales. Her family came to Winnipeg in 1911. Grace graduated from Dominion Business College and worked at Stovel Advocate and NorWest Famer until she married Stephen Magnacca in 1927. Stephen Adolph Magnacca was born on October 12, 1902 in Winnipeg, MB and he received his education in the city. Steve's miltary career began in 1914 when he joined the Winnipeg Highland Cadets and for more than 50 years he served in both the active and reserve army. He was made Hon. Colonel of the 26th Field Regiment in 1967. Following their marraige, the Magnacca's lived in Winnipeg with their children Patricia and Allan, until Steve's military career took them to Brandon. Upon arriving in Brandon in 1940, Steve opened the A4 Training Camp. Following the Second World War he was transferred from active service to the militia where he served as hospital manager with the Department of Veteran Affairs. After a year he left the position to go into business; his business interests included real estate, insurance and general contracting. Steve also served as Mayor of Brandon from 1962-1970. During his tenure as mayor, the new city hall, the Keystone Centre and the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorim were constructed. He also worked on the development of Brandon's industrial park and the housing subdivisions of Kircaldy Heights and Riverheights. With her business background, Grace assisted her husband in his various roles. Both Magnaccas were active in the community and St. Matthew's Cathedral. Steve was past president of the Manitoba Real Estate Association, later receiving lifetime membership. He was past president of the Brandon Lions Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Brandon Branch No. 3, and the Assiniboine Historical Society, as well as president of the Brandon Museum, a former director of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Brandon and a former treasurer of the Brandon Progressive Conservative Association. In 1973, Steve was named to the Order of Canada. Stephen Magnacca died on August 4, 1980 in Brandon, MB. In 1983, Grace moved back to Winnipeg to be closer to family. Grace Magnacca died on December 20, 2004 in Winnipeg, MB. They are both buried at Brandon Municipal 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 Grace Magnacca about the history of the Magnacca family. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and obituaries for both Magnaccas. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Audio Tracks
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Taylor & Son Limited

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13005
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
T
Item Number
11-2010.T9b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
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 Taylor & Son Limited building.
Name Access
CKX
Taylor and Son Limited
Allied Hardware
Subject Access
building exteriors
cars
hardware stores
winter
businesses
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Taylor & Son Limited

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13006
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
T
Item Number
11-2010.T9a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1969
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 Taylor & Son Limited building.
Name Access
CKX
Taylor and Son Limited
Esso
Subject Access
building exteriors
vehicles
Tractors
winter
businesses
signs and signboards
service stations
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Lorne and Grace Rogers interview

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14673
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 27, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH257.Rog
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 27, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:50:00]
History / Biographical
Lorne Melville Rogers was born on May 24, 1910 in Brandon, MB. He attended Mount Vernon School, before taking over the family farm. Lorne was on the Mount Vernon School Board for a number of years and also Forrest Elementary. He was a member of the Manitoba Pool Elevator and served on the local board. In his earlier years, he played the violin in a band for many Red Cross programs and dances in the war years. Grace Ellen Howard was born on January 10, 1910 in Stony Mountain, MB. The family moved to the "Rugby Farm" near Forrest in 1924. Grace completed her schooling at Rugby School. Grace and Lorne married on November 20, 1934 and together had two children, Doris and Norman. The couple farmed the Rogers family farm together. Grace was active in the St. George's Red Cross during the war years and St. George's ACW. She was also a member of the Forrest Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed flower gardening, sports, music and cards. Grace and Lorne retired to Brandon in 1983, where they enjoyed senior activities together, as well as travelling. Grace Rogers died on March 10, 2001 in Brandon, MB. Lorne Rogers died on December 19, 2001 in Brandon, MB. They are both buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
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 Lorne and Grace Rogers about early agriculture. Interviewer is Frank Anderson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Forrest and District local history "Family Trees & rural Roots," and Grace Rogers' obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Audio Tracks
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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.S70b
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 Anne Smith.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
office interiors
television broadcasting
ckx staff
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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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.S70a
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 Anne Smith.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
office interiors
television broadcasting
ckx staff
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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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.S35d
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 interior of Smith's Drugs building.
Name Access
CKX
Smith's Drugs
Subject Access
businesses
store interiors
store displays
pharmacists
persons
drug stores
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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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.S35c
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 Smith's Drugs building.
Name Access
CKX
Smith's Drugs
Agnew Surpass Stores
Vogue Ladies Wear
Subject Access
businesses
building exteriors
store displays
shoe stores
drug stores
signs and signboards
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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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.S35b
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 Smith's Drugs building.
Name Access
CKX
Smith's Drugs
Agnew Surpass Stores
Vogue Ladies Wear
Subject Access
businesses
building exteriors
store displays
shoe stores
drug stores
clothing stores
signs and signboards
persons
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
Show Less
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.S35a
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 Smith's Drugs building.
Name Access
CKX
Smith's Drugs
Sobie's
Vogue Ladies Wear
Subject Access
businesses
building exteriors
store displays
drug stores
clothing stores
signs and signboards
persons
winter
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1933
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Henfrey's Studio (Brandon)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.S.1
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1933
Physical Description
2.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Portrait of Joel Smith, class of 1935, from Edmonton, AB.
Notes
Henfrey's Studio was in operation at 115-10th Street in 1933 and 1934. The premises was taken over by Jerrett's Photo Studio in 1935.
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
May 1981
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
1.2
Item Number
1.2.37
Other Numbers
Formerly 10.3.9
GMD
graphic
Date Range
May 1981
Physical Description
4.5" x 6.25" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Scott Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Dr. H. J. Perkins – Scott received free tuition to Brandon University
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Jack Smith (staff)

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13213
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.S51
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
Portrait of Jack Smith.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
Portrait
ckx staff
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Martin Smith - print

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13215
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1957?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S49
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1957?
Physical Description
4.25" x 3" (b/w)
Material Details
Print
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Martin Smith.
Name Access
CKX
Subject Access
persons
Portrait
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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