Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.54

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #55

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1900

Physical Description

7.25" x 5.75" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

water marks on matting, holes in corners

Scope and Content

Photograph shows CNR train No.44 carrying loads of lumber. Engineers pose with the locomotive. Several men pose on the railway tracks. Snow and ice appear in the ditch.

Notes

Writing on the front of the photograph reads: The First of Several Trains of Lumber for HUGHES & CO., Via C.N.R., Brandon, Man. Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Canadian National Railway

Subject Access

trains

lumber

lumbering

lumber manufacturing

winter

Transportation

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Martel's, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.57

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #58

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1906-1910]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows two wooden grain silos on a farm property. One silo appears to be recently constructed.

Notes

Photograph dated based on period Martel's operated in Brandon.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

harvesting

farms

Grain Storage

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark Smith Studio

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.9

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1959

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Strand Block on the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. Visible businesses in the Strand Block include: Hughes & Co. Ltd., Smart's Stationery, Waddell's, the Strand Theatre, and Metropolitan Life.

Notes

Back of the photograph is stamped: Clark Smith Studio, per July 27/59

Name Access

Ted Heming Jewellers

Hughes & Co.

Smart's Stationery

Waddell's

Strand Theatre

Metropolitan Life

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.63

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #56

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900s]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Mat is water stained.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a group of 10 men wearing heavy coats posing in front of Hughes & Co. Lumber located at 152 10th Street.

Notes

Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Founders of Hughes

Name Access

Hughes & Co. Lumber

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

street scenes

portraits

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: C.J. Smith, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.55

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #65

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1911-1925]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

water marks on emulsive side of photograph

Scope and Content

Photograph shows several residential units, identified as the 12th Street Terrace.

Notes

Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on back of photograph reads: 12th & Louise.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

residences

residential streets

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.8

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1959

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Ted Heming Jewellers on the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, with the Strand Theatre to the south of the building complex. Other visible businesses in the Strand Block include: Hughes & Co. Ltd., Smart's Stationery, Waddell's, and Metropolitan Life.

Notes

Photograph dated from "Gidget," the movie playing at the Strand Theatre

Name Access

Ted Heming Jewellers

Hughes & Co.

Smart's Stationery

Waddell's

Strand Theatre

Metropolitan Life

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Boynton & Eaton, Reston, Man.

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.56

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #57

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a threshing outfit.

Notes

Writing on front of photograph reads: Thresing Outfit of Hughes & Co. Redvers. 1912.

Name Access

Hughes & Co.

Subject Access

threshing crews

harvesting

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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