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Shoal Lake merchants - H. McLean & Co.
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S142a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
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 the H. McLean & Co. building.
Name Access
CKX
H. McLean & Co.
Subject Access
building exteriors
garages
businesses
cars
persons
Storage Location
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Shoal Lake merchants - H. McLean & Co.
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S142b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
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 H. McLean & Co. employees.
Name Access
CKX
H. McLean & Co.
Subject Access
employees
building interiors
garages
businesses
Storage Location
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Rutledge Garage (Neepawa)
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
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Rutledge Garage (Neepawa)
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
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Victoria Motors
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
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S&S Mercury Sales (Virden)
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 1963
Accession Number
11-2010
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Wheat City Motors
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
W
Item Number
11-2010.W7b
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 Wheat City Motors building.
Name Access
CKX
Wheat City Motors
Subject Access
automobile dealerships
cars
building exteriors
garages
Storage Location
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Shoal Lake merchants - H. McLean & Co.
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S142c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
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 a mechanic working on a truck.
Name Access
CKX
H. McLean & Co.
Subject Access
mechanics
Trucks
garages
building interiors
Storage Location
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Sunset Lumber
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
after 1954
Accession Number
11-2010
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Royalite tire service trucks
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R4
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a Royalite building.
Name Access
CKX
Royalite
Subject Access
cars
garages
service stations
vehicles
signs and signboards
Storage Location
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William Muir General Grocer building
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.68
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
post-1888
Physical Description
4.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Matting is bent and has a thumbtack hole.
History / Biographical
According to G.F. Barker (Brandon: A City, 1977, 291), William (Billy) Muir worked at Coombs & Stewart's on Pacific Avenue until he opened his own grocery store in 1888. The shop was located at 143-6th Street, Brandon, and was demolished for a parking lot in 1952.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the "Wm. Muir General Grocer" building on 6th Street. Two men pose in the doorway of the store. The man on the left is likely William Muir. Barrels are lined on the boardwalk in front of the store. Apples and mason jars can be seen in the shop's windows.
Notes
Front of photograph reads: Sixth Street between Rosser - Princess. Back of photograph reads: Billy Muir's Store, 143 6th Street Brandon - 57 years in business in this location. An address label affixed to the back of the mat reads: Mrs. James Strath, Box 421, Souris, Man.
Name Access
Coombs & Stewart
Pacific Avenue
6th Street
Wm. Muir General Grocer
Subject Access
Pioneers
general stores
building exteriors
store exteriors
grocery stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1E18
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Virden Motors
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
V
Item Number
11-2010.V14c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
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 a Virden Motors mechanic.
Name Access
CKX
Virden Motors
Subject Access
garages
cars
service station employees
Portrait
employees
Storage Location
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Royalite windfall $1M winner
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
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Royalite windfall $1M winner
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
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Coombs & Stewart general store c. 1881
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.67
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1881
Physical Description
6.5" x 5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained and water damaged. A newspaper clipping about William (Billy) Muir is glued to the top left hand corner of the mat. The image is exfoliated in the right hand corner. The negative has been reverse printed.
History / Biographical
Coombs & Stewart opened the first general store in Brandon in 1881, which was located on 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. According to G.F. Barker (Brandon: A City, 1977, 291), William (Billy) Muir worked at the store until he opened his own grocery store in 1888.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Coombs & Stewart general store located on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 6th Street. A group of men pose in front of the wood-framed store.
Notes
Back of photograph reads: One of first stores in Brandon, Coombs...[?]
Name Access
Coombs & Stewart
Pacific Avenue
6th Street
Wm. Muir General Grocer
Subject Access
Pioneers
general stores
building exteriors
store exteriors
horses
grocery stores
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1E13
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9th Street aerial view facing south, Brandon, Manitoba
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Winter fair (general)
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
W
Item Number
11-2010.W41b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
1.5" x 1.5" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a car.
Name Access
CKX
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Subject Access
persons
cars
Arenas
displays
Storage Location
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Shrine Circus
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S150g
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
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 a roof of a large building.
Name Access
CKX
Shrine Circus
Subject Access
signs and signboards
building interiors
Arenas
Storage Location
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Shrine Circus
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S150f
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
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 a roof of a large building.
Name Access
CKX
Shrine Circus
Subject Access
signs and signboards
building interiors
Arenas
Storage Location
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Shrine Circus
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
S
Item Number
11-2010.S150c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 11, 1965
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 circus performers doing their act.
Name Access
CKX
Shrine Circus
Subject Access
building interiors
Arenas
persons
performers
Animals
entertainment
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
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