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Edith Laycock fonds

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Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1934-1973
Accession Number
12-1998
Part Of
RG 1 Brandon College fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MG 2 2.20
Accession Number
12-1998
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1934-1973
Physical Description
24 cm textual records 12 photographs
History / Biographical
Edith Mary Laycock was born on June 25, 1913. She attended Brandon Collegiate from 1929 until her graduation in 1931. Ms. Laycock attended Brandon College from 1931-1934, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1935, she attended the Wheat City Business College and graduated from the Stenographic Course. Ms. Laycock was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a stenographer for many years and belonged to the Canadian Pacific Expressmen's Mutual Benefit Society from 1939. Edith Laycock was very interested in drama. While attending Brandon Collegiate and Brandon College she participated in school and college plays. She was involved in drama and theatre throughout her aadult life. Edith Laycock directed many of Brandon College's major productions beginning in 1950. She was also the director of many of the plays put on by the Brandon Little Theatre from 1950. Ms. Laycock also performed in the Little Theatre productions when she was not directing. Ms. Laycock was also involved in many other elements of Brandon life. She served alternatively as the vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and production manager of the Little Theatre throughout the 1940's and 1950's. She was the Social Manager for the Brandon Festival Committee in 1948, the Publicity Chairperson for the Brandon Music Festival Association in the 1950's, and the Secretary of the Brandon Overture Concert Association. Laycock also wrote play reviews for the Brandon Sun in the 1950's. She was the director of the Manitoba Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. In the 1960's Laycock was a member of the Brandon Council of Women and Chairperson of its Arts and Letters Committee. She was also the Vice-President of the Brandon Art Club in 1960. Edith Laycock also held a 12-week class in creative dramatics for children at the Allied Arts Centre in the early 1960's. Edith Laycock died in Brandon on December 17, 1987.
Custodial History
This fonds was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of memorabilia kept by Edith Laycock. A large part of the collection consists of programs from plays that Laycock performed in or directed during the 1950's and 1960's. There are also numerous newspaper clippings about Laycock's plays including reviews, pictures, and advertisements. This collection also includes a folder of programs from the Brandon Little Theatre productions in the 1950's, as well as clippings about the Little Theatre. There are also numerous articles about miscellaneous drama and art events throughout Brandon, Manitoba, and Canada. The fonds also includes Laycock's daybook from 1962, and travel notes from Laycock's 1952 trip to Great Britain and Europe. The latter contains a passenger list for the Empress of Scotland, August 5, 1952. The collection further includes Canadian Pacific Railway passes dating from 1947-1963 and a copy of the Canadian Pacific Pension Plan. Fonds also contains material from the various organizations that Laycock was involved with including the Brandon Council of Women and Beta Sigma Phi. Fonds includes 12 photos that appear to be family photos from Laycock's childhood. Finally, the fonds contains various copies of plays that Laycock performed in or directed.
Notes
CAIN No. 202585
Subject Access
Edith Laycock
Kaye Rowe
Brian MacDonald
J.R.C. Evans
Brandon College
Brandon College Literary Board
Brandon Collegiate Dramatic Society
Brandon College Students' Association
Brandon Council of Women
Brandon Little Theatre
Canadian Pacific Railway
Beta Sigma Phi
drama
plays
travel
playscripts
Storage Location
MG 2 Brandon College Students 2.20 Edith Laycock
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Original Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Station

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Oct. 8, 1963
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Geo. Harris
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1BF3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Oct. 8, 1963
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
This bridge was built by CPR and given to the city in 1904 because CPR wanted to close the very dangerous 6th Street crossing.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Station
Notes
Original negative; From collection of George H. Harris Winnipeg, Man.
Name Access
Original Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Station
Subject Access
manmade geographic features
bridges
Brandon Eighth Street Bridges
Transportation
rail transportation
railways
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.166
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1933
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1BF2
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1933
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Contract for concrete approach from north end to replace east and west timber approaches along Assiniboine Ave. awarded to A.E. Jones and E. Fulcher for $30,590. Oct. 11, 1934. (Brandon Sun). As part of this project a Z-shaped ramp on the west side to Assiniboine Ave for pedestrians replaced wooden stairs to north end.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of East side of original Eighth St. bridge from Pacific Avenue; Shows pedestrian stairway to North end and CPR early 2800 [locomotive] being serviced on Train No.4
Notes
G. Crighton Collection
Name Access
Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway
Subject Access
manmade geographic features
bridges
Brandon Eighth Street Bridges
Transportation
rail transportation
railways
trains
passenger trains
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.102
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Second Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Train

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Feb. 15, 1981
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1BF4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
Feb. 15, 1981
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Opened Dec. 1968 by Mayor S.A. Magnacca
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Second overhead bridge over CPR tracks between 8th Street and 9th Street
Notes
Photo includes CPR train No. 801, empty Ontario Hydro coal cars, behind GM model SD40-2 engines 5994 and 5766
Name Access
Second Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Train
Subject Access
manmade geographic features
bridges
Brandon Eighth Street Bridges
Transportation
rail transportation
railways
trains
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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