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Dominion Fair 1913 - midway
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.30
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. One of the attractions advertises "Joe Sallie, the Famous Man Apes."
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - grandstand
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.31
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the grandstand packed with spectators at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - midway
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.32
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows two midway attractions at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - the Great Hereafter attraction
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.33
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway attraction "The Great Hereafter" at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - Fair Japan attraction
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.34
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway attraction "Fair Japan" at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - Patterson's animal show attraction
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.35
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. Attractions include: the largest snake in captivity, California Orange Juice stand, Patterson's Animal Trainer Show.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Exhibition Display Building II and midway
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Dominion Fair 1913 - ferris wheel
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.37
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the ferris wheel on the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
ferris wheels
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - carousel
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.38
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the carousel on the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair.
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
carousels
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - bag pipers
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.39
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. Bag pipers are playing in front the "Nomia" attraction and the "Penny Amusement Parlor."
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
pipers
bag pipers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Dominion Fair 1913 - midway
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.40
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
4.5" x 3.75" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the midway at the 1913 Dominion Fair. Attractions include the "Nomia" performers and the world's largest snake in captivity
Notes
Photograph appears to be a part of a sequence of photographs, see 20-2009.30 to 20-2009.40
Name Access
Dominion Fair
Dominion Exhibition
Subject Access
fairs
exhibitions
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Interior of Cafe Aagaard
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.42
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1903-1923]
Physical Description
5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
History / Biographical
Opened 1903. Closed 1923. Building became the Oak Theatre ca. 1930. Reopened as Towne Cinema ca. 1980 after being closed for many years. The building has since been demolished.
Scope and Content
Postcard shows the interior of the lunch counter and cashier register at Cafe Aagaard located at 29-8th Street Brandon.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Lunch Counter Cafe Aagaard, 29 Eigth St., Brandon, Man. The back of the postcard reads: Cafe Aagaard, Largest, Oldest and Best in Brandon. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. K.L. McGregor, 157-4th St.
Name Access
Aagaard's
Cafe Aagaard
8th Street
Subject Access
restaurants
lunch counters
building interiors
store interiors
restaurant interiors
cafes
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1E9
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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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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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Architect's drawing of proposed Federal Building, Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
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Thomas Mayne Daly
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1A1
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[188-?]
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
First mayor of Brandon
Daly served as mayor in 1882 and 1884.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly.
Name Access
Thomas Mayne Daly
Subject Access
government
political figures
mayors
mayors of Brandon
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Alexander C. Fraser
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1A5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1901?]
Physical Description
3 3/8" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Fraser served as mayor from 1888-1889 and 1901-1902.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Brandon mayor Alexander Fraser.
Name Access
Alexander C. Fraser
Subject Access
government
political figures
mayors
mayors of Brandon
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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James A. Smart
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1A3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[189-?]
Physical Description
3 3/8" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Smart served as mayor from 1885-1886 and 1895-1896.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Brandon mayor James Smart.
Name Access
James A. Smart
Subject Access
government
political figures
mayors
mayors of Brandon
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Andrew Kelly
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1A6
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[189-?]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Kelly served as mayor from 1890-1891.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Brandon mayor Andrew Kelly.
Name Access
Andrew Kelly
Subject Access
government
political figures
mayors
mayors of Brandon
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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John S. McDiarmid
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1A7
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[189-?]
Physical Description
3 3/8" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Dr. McDiarmid served as mayor from 1892-1894 and 1899-1900.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Brandon mayor Dr. John McDiarmid.
Name Access
Dr. John S. McDiarmid
Subject Access
government
political figures
mayors
mayors of Brandon
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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