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Bowling alley sketch for 10th Street and Princess Avenue

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.46
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #47
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sketch of the intersection at 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba facing northeast. A proposed two-storey bowling alley is situated on the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue.
Name Access
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
bowling alleys
architecture
architects
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Neepawa Salt Works

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.47
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #48
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
6.75" x 5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Paper clip marks stain the top and bottom right corners
History / Biographical
In 1932, the Neepawa Salt Company began producing salt from saline pools in the Neepawa area. According to Virgina Petch (2006), brine was pumped from two drilled wells and salt was extracted via vacuum pan evaporation process. (Source: "Salt-Making in Manitoba," Manitoba History Journal, No. 51, 2006)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an overview of the salt well at the Neepawa Salt Works.
Name Access
Neepawa Salt Works
Neepawa, Manitoba
Subject Access
mines
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Neepawa Salt Works

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.48
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #49
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
5" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Paper clip marks stain the top and bottom right corners
History / Biographical
In 1932, the Neepawa Salt Company began producing salt from saline pools in the Neepawa area. According to Virgina Petch (2006), brine was pumped from two drilled wells and salt was extracted via vacuum pan evaporation process. (Source: "Salt-Making in Manitoba," Manitoba History Journal, No. 51, 2006)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a close-up of a salt well pump at the Neepawa Salt Works.
Name Access
Neepawa Salt Works
Neepawa, Manitoba
Subject Access
mines
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1880s
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: G. Marr Studio, Strathroy, ON
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.49
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #51
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1880s
Physical Description
6.75" x 4.75" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Adhesive on back of photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a multi-generational group of people standing outside in front of a wood-framed home. Individuals may possibly belong to the Hughes family.
Notes
Photograph stamped on the back: from the G. Marr Studio, Photos, Views, Frames, Crayon Portraits, &c., Strathroy, Ontario.
Subject Access
family portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Doreen Rouse Pachel, Yorkton

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.50
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #52
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
3.5" x 2.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Writing on front of photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a young woman sitting on a porch step holding a baby. A toddler sits on the step to her right.
Notes
Writing on the front of photograph reads: Doreen Rouse Pachel, Yorkton. Writing on the back of photograph reads: Doreen Rouse Pachel with (Billy & Murray)
Name Access
Doreen Rouse Pachel
Subject Access
family portraits
children
women
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.51
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #53
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Adhesive on back of photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a portrait of an elderly woman with crimped hair and wearing classes. The woman has been identified as Elma Hughes, wife of Willard J. Hughes.
Name Access
Elma Hughes
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Hughes & Co. residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.52
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #82
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Physical Description
7" x 10" (b/w)
Material Details
o
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood-framed residence, possibly a Hughes & Co. property.
Notes
Writing on front of page reads: Hughes & Co., Brandon
Subject Access
residences
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1931
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.53
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #54
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
water marks on emulsive side of photograph
History / Biographical
The CGS Acadia was a former hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. The ship was used in the surveying work used to establish the port of Churchill.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three steam ships docked in a port alongside railway tracks.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Churchill 1931 Sept 16 No. 3. Dr. Marion? Party. C.G.S. Acadia, S.S. Warkworth, S.S. Farnworth.
Name Access
Churchill, Manitoba
CGS Acadia
SS Warkworth
SS Farnworth
Subject Access
Shipping Canada
ships
steamships
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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First of several CNR trains of lumber for Hughes & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Hughes residential properties - 12th Street and Louise Avenue

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Threshing outfit of Hughes & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906-1910]
Accession Number
3-1997
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
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1913]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.58
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #59
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1913]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a 15-man threshing crew posing for a portrait.
Subject Access
harvesting
threshing crews
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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SS Warworth at Churchill

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1931
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.59
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #60
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the SS Warworth at a port.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Churchill 1931 Sept 19 No.8, SS Warkworth from Dredge.
Name Access
SS Warkworth
Churchill, Manitoba
Subject Access
steamships
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes & Co., residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.60
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #61
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood framed house surrounded by a wooden picket fence.
Notes
Photograph date based on years C.J. Smith worked in Brandon
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes & Co., residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.61
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #62
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained, photograph is missing bottom left corner
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey brick duplex with wooden ornamental trim. The property has been identified as the 7th Street Terrace.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Parade on 10th Street

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.62
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #63
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is scuffed
History / Biographical
The Brandon Daily Sun (26 May 1924, 16) reported the annual church parade of Brandon Lodge 173 Sons of England was held on Sunday, May 25, 1924. The Brandon City Band lead the parade with H.J. Barter, P.P., serving as parade marshal. Over 100 members paraded to St. Mary's Church. Representatives from a variety of lodges participated, including Alexander, Neepawa, Souris, Wawanesa, and Lodge Carpenter Juveniles.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a parade travelling southwards on 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. A mounted rider wearing white appears to be leading the parade. A car draped with American and British flags follows. A band follows the vehicle. Individuals wearing white hats walk up the street. Business visible on the west side (100-block) of 10th Street include: Doig, Rankin, & Robertson, Limited; Bowling Alley, Billiards; Olympia Cafe Candies. The second storey on the Hughes Building has not been erected. The Alexandra Block, Strathcona Block, Olympia Block are visible. A large Union Jack flys from the Canadian Pacific Station. Vehicles are diagonally parked on both sides of 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Date for photograph obtained from licence plates.
Name Access
Doig, Rankin & Robertson
Olympia Cafe
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Strathcona Block
10th Street
Subject Access
parades
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
cafes
street scenes
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes & Co. Lumber, founding members

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Strathcona Block, H.Lamontagne & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.64
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #64
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive side is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the recently constructed Strathcona Block. H. Lamontagne & Co. Ltd., Wholesale, occupies the ground floor. Scaffolding is suspended from the north side of the building. Buildings have yet to be erected to the north and south sides of the Strathcona Block.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
H. Lamontange & Co.
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
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.65
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960s]
Physical Description
11" x 14" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is creased
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a portrait of an elderly man wearing a three-piece suit and black-rimmed glasses.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Willard Hughes
Name Access
Willard Hughes
Subject Access
portraits
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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