Collection includes architectural drawings created by Stan Osaka in the course of his career, including his independent career and during the course of his work as a partner at IKOY; reports written by Osaka on space allocation at the University of Manitoba; and records of Osaka’s work history. Copies of drawings from local firms, presumably received in connection to renovation projects Osaka worked on, are also found in this collection. This collection also includes originals of the academic projects of architect Dennis Carter.
Fonds contains newspaper clippings, project information, photographs and sketches related to Donahue’s professional work; also contains many personal images, largely as negatives. Digital copies of records are available.
The records include original and reproduced architectural sketches of residential and summer homes in Manitoba and Ontario; sketches include floor plans, elevations, site plans, and perspectives. Sheets present preliminary and proposed plans for future homes, as well as proposed alterations to existing structures. Some information about homes’ electrical wiring and building notes are provided. With the exception of some mild staining and minor tears, the records are in good condition overall.
Fonds includes original architectural drawings for public libraries (Fort Garry, St. Vital), churches (Fort Richmond Lutheran, Fort Garry United Church and its education building) and a private residence (proposed residence and extension for W.J. Hudson). WAF also has digital copies of a personal scrapbook on permanent loan. Details available by request.
This fonds consists of architectural drawings, photographs, slides, correspondence, films, school work, and ephemera related to Dennis Carter’s architectural practice and personal life.
The papers are arranged into three series, including personal files, charters of various student organizations, and financial records related to students and Wesley College. The first series consists of Stewart’s family tree (c. 1925) and handwritten articles, including “The Problem of the City,” “The Real Origin of Missionary Work,” and “The Position of the Prophet in the State.” The second series consist of copies of the first edition of VOX Wesleyana published in January 1897, and the founding charters for a number of student organizations in Wesley College, including Debating Society, Y.W.C.A., Dramatic Society, VOX Wesleyana, Athletic Associations, Constitution of the Student Body of Wesley College, and the W.S.A., which likely date to c. 1897. The third series consists of financial records related to students at Wesley College from 1899 to 1915, and includes a Treasurer’s Book of the Educational Fund, Manitoba and North-West Conference of the Methodist Church.
The papers are arranged into three series, which includes scripts from his CBC radio broadcasts, correspondence and newspaper clippings, and an audio cassette tape. The first series includes scripts from his CBC radio broadcasts from 1940 to 1962. In his broadcasts he discussed a diversity of subject matter, including his perception of Canadian culture and his generation. He discussed women’s rights and racism, the role of religion in culture, and Canadian and provincial identity among a myriad of topics. The second series includes newspaper clippings and correspondence from 1910 to 1960, which includes an article about Phelps becoming a United College fellow, and letters from the CBC to A.D. Longman about obtaining scripts of Phelps’ broadcasts. The third series contains one audio cassette, Saps Running, by Phelps.
The papers are divided into two series, including the manuscript for A History of Wesley College written by Cummings, and miscellaneous papers. The first series contains the handwritten manuscript--often written on the backs of meeting minutes and class lists--for Cummings history of Wesley College published in 1938. His manuscript details the history of the college from the 1880s until the 1930s. The second series consists of miscellaneous papers, including the draft of the table of contents for his book, and lists of award recipients.