Material in accession 2015-051 was donated to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre by Linda Brydon, the daughter of Jean Lind, in November 2015.
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Photograph in file 2015-051/001(019) is restricted. Copyright retained by donor. Image cannot be placed online, used in publication, or display.
Some of the photographs in this collection were removed from a scrapbook by a professional conservator prior to being donated to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.
.10 m of graphic material.
41 photographs : b&w
10 photographs : col.
Jean Lind (1913-1990) was a dietician, household science teacher, and Canadian Girls In Training (CGIT) leader at Mount Elgin Indian Residential School in Muncey, Ontario from 1934-1941. Jean Lind married Rev. Dr. Douglas Brydon (1911-2007) in 1941.
Collection comprises photographs collected by Miss Jean Lind of activities and students at the Mount Indian Elgin Residential School.
Photographs with dates after 1937 were sent to Jean Lind by her former collegues.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 4.7 x 7 cm
Some fading on the third photograph, of a group of children outside.
0.1 cm of graphic material.
2 photographs : b&w ; 9.1 x 14.3 cm and 9.6 x 15.3 cm
1 photograph : hand col. ; 7.4 x 10 cm
The writing on the back of first two photographs is by Douglas Brydon.
Photograph 1: "Muncey Residential School."
Photograph 2: "Entrance - Muncey"
Photograph 3: hand-tinted photograph of gate to Mt. Elgin School
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 7.3 x 12 cm and 7.5 x 10 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte portrait photograph of girls with "Slow 10 Miles" sign at gatepost of Mt. Elgin
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of nine senior students. Handwriting on back of photograph by Kathleen W. Strapp "Floyd Fisher, Gordon Sahanatin, Lloyd Nicholas, Herman Harry, Ross Albert, Mason Ireland, Virginia Rogers, Ruth Joshua, Isabelle Thompson"
Photograph 3: black and white matt photograph of two senior students. Handwriting on back of photograph by Kathleen W. Strapp, "Floyd and Virginia"
0.1 cm of graphic material.
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.3 x 9.7 cm
1 photograph : hand col. ; 9.3 x 9.7 cm
Photograph 1: black and white photograph of students sliding in winter
Photograph 2: hand tinted coloured matte photograph of girls in winter
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 7.8 x 12.3 cm and 7.9 x 11.5 cm
Photograph 1: teacher and three students. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Miss Currie, Leo Nahmabin, Clayton Fisher, Leonard Beeswax"
Photograph 2: girls with cake pan and bucket. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Pearl Stamp, Marjory Bigwind"
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 5 photographs : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm and 7.9 x 11.5 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of girl in bathing suit. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Sr. Girls Picnic 1935 Mary Jane Bigwind"
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "St. Girls Picnic 1935"
Photograph 3: black and white glossy photograph of a group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "That same day"
Photograph 4: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "A jolly group"
Photograph 5: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm and 7.3 x 12 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls pulling a two-wheeled chart. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "At Play"
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Three Entrance Class '34 '35"
Photograph 3: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls in front of bare trees. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "A Group of Hikers 1934"
Photograph 4: black and white matte photograph of a group of six girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "A Wild Group Let Loose Goldie, Lillie, Nellie, Leslie, Mildred, Eva"
Photograph 5: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls on lane with bare trees. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Saturday Stroll 1935"
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 7.2 x 11.3 cm and 7.3 x 11.8 cm
Photograph 1: black and white glossy photograph of four girls in front of house. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Goldie, Rebecca, Mildred, Tera"
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls on a bench. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Some Seniors 1934-'35"
Photograph 3: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls on a bench. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Douglas Brydon, "Could this be a senior girl's Muncey"
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.6 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "Household Science 1934-'35"
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a large group of girls. Handwriting on back of photograph is by Jean Lind, "CGIT Group 1934-'35"
Photograph 3: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls in CGIT uniforms. On back of photograph: "Jean and her girls" in handwriting of Douglas Brydon and "CGIT" in handwriting of Linda Bryon.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm and 7.5 x 11.7 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph with some fading of a group of girls.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.6 cm and 7.9 x 12.3 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls on porch steps.
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls with a doll.
Photograph 3: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls with trees.
Photograph 4: black and white matte photograph of a group of girls on ice flow. Back of photograph "Flood time Muncey 1936 or 1937" was written by Douglas Brydon and "Girls on Ice flow" was written by Linda Brydon.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.1 x 9.7 cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of girls skating.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 4 photographs : hand col. ; 7.2 x 9.6 cm
Photograph 1: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of two young boys kneeling
Photograph 2: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of a wheelbarrow race
Photograph 3: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of two participants in a sack race
Photograph 4: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of a group of girls in front of trees
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 4 photographs : hand col. ; 7.2 x 9.6 cm and 7.8 x 12 cm
Photograph 1: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of a group of students on porch steps
Photograph 2: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of a tractor and harvester
Photograph 3: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of students and farming equipment
Photograph 4: hand-tinted coloured matte photograph of children and a teacher on a tractor
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 7.4 x 9.8cm and 10 x 15cm
Photograph 1: black and white matte photograph of a large group sitting on lawn. On back of photograph "June 30/38 Pupils and others listening to the Calk Talk" was written by Kathleen W. Strapp and "Muncey" was written by Douglas Brydon.
Photograph 2: black and white matte photograph of a group of students on porch. On back of photograph "Mr. Chattoe at the piano and Choral Group" was written by Kathleen W. Strapp.
Photograph 3: black and white matte photograph with some fading of a large group. On back of photograph "Choral Group 1938" was written by Kathleen W. Strapp.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.3 x 14.8 cm
Back of photograph:
Written by Kathleen W. Strapp: "And this is a hello from Muncey. The faces will all be familiar [excepting] the dark head. Mr. Sarkissian and I think you know Harry. The little girl beside Miss S. is Loretta Riley and Velma Elliott a new girl to you, beside Miss Bandey. I think I'll fly over to see you someday. KWS"
Written by Douglas Brydon "Gladys Joblin"
Written by linda Brydon "right front behind post"
Two Christmas stickers added.
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Oliver B. Strapp was the principal of Mount Elgin Residential School.
On back of photograph in handwriting o Kathleen W. Strapp: "Oliver B Strapp. Da-Ho-la-Ra-Tyeh, coming talking or one with a message. Mr and Mrs Green and others from Six Nations Reserve"
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.7 x 14.9 cm
On back of photograph in the handwriting of Kathleen W. Strapp: "Manson Ireland, Mt. Elgin Indian Residential School, Muncey. March 30/41."
0.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.3 x 13.7 cm
Copyright for this photograph is retained by donor. Access and use is restricted and the photograph cannot be placed online or in exhibits.