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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 15h

Do you know Front Page Challenge? Running from 1957 to 1995, it was Canada's longest running non-news program and featured panel games about current events and history. These photos from the University Relations fonds show a 1985 episode that was taped on campus in the Duckworth Centre.

Front Page Challenge - 1985, Pierre Berton; Allan Fotheringham; Bety Kennedy; Fred Davis, Game show being taped at [Duckworth Centre]. Displays a guest standing imposingly towards the camera in front of the show panelists. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations fonds [01.001-01-15-0147].

Front Page Challenge - 1985, Pierre Berton; Allan Fotheringham; Bety Kennedy; Fred Davis, Game show being taped at [Duckworth Centre]. Features the host at a desk smoking a cigarette. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations fonds [01.001-01-15-0147].

Front Page Challenge - 1985, Pierre Berton; Allan Fotheringham; Bety Kennedy; Fred Davis, Game show being taped at [Duckworth Centre]. Shows the four panelists sitting at a table together with a fifth person standing above. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations fonds [01.001-01-15-0147].

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesProtest! This photo, from the University Relations fonds, shows a student protest at Wesley Hall at the University of Winnipeg. The 1980's saw huge discussions about Education in Manitoba, with many students organizing to prevent funding reductions.

Protest Against Education Taxes - 1981, Protestors and speakers at a rally on education cuts. University of Winnipeg, University Relations fonds [01.001-01-11-0188]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Does your class want to do research project in the Archives? You can book the reading room for large group visits. To learn more, contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162.

An image of an old CRT television stored in the mezzanine of the UW Archives, on the 5th floor of Centennial Hall.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is the the start of our new exhibit, "10 Years of the ICR"! Come visit us on the 5th floor of the Centennial Hall Library to explore a collection of photos and documents about the movement to establish the Indigenous Course Requirement at UW.

A digital poster advertising the archives exhibit, "10 Years of the ICR". Features images and documents on a dual red background.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The UW Archives is in the Centennial Hall Library, up on the 5th floor by the spiral staircase and elevator. We are open from 9:00am - 4:30pm from Mondays to Fridays to anyone who wants to visit.

An image of the front door of the UW Archives on the 5th floor of Centennial Hall, open to the Reading Room.

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UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day, Wesley Hall will be lit orange nightly from Sept 21 - 30. Special events, learning opportunities, & activities will honour residential school Survivors Indigenous Peoples and perspectives. MORE INFO ⬇️

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation campus events | University of Winnipeg News

Throughout the next two weeks, special events, learning opportunities, and activities will be dedicated to honouring residential school Survivors and learning from Indigenous Peoples and perspectives.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

An important part of preserving records is preventing the establishment of pests who eat or otherwise damage records. This includes moths, like this one that was recently caught in the Archives and released. The larvae of clothes moths in particular love to munch on textiles.

An close-up image of a moth found in the UW Archives reading room, caught in a glass cup.

An close-up image of a moth found in the UW Archives reading room, released and sitting on a leaf outside.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you need help finding a record or writing a history paper, UW Archives staff can provide research assistance. Contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162 to book an appointment.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The UW Archives has a new exhibit titled, "10 Years of the ICR", highlighting records about the movent and implementation of the Indigenous Course Requirement at UW. The exhibit will be available in our reading room (Centennial Hall Library, 5th floor) starting on September 21st.

Image of a digital poster advertising the 10 Years of the ICR exhibit.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The fall semester starts today on campus! Are you ready for class? For learning resources and research help, you can always come visit the UW Library and Archives.

Image depicting the interior view of a classroom in Wesley Hall including desks with ink wells, 1958. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0625-19396]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today is Labour Day! While first officially observed as a national holiday in 1894, it traces it history back to a series of events and demonstrations organized by craft labour unions.

Image depicting women working in the laundry service at Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton, 1956. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Women’s Studies Collection [A0873-26057]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Be inspired! Experience some art before classes begin, like these two students viewing a piece called "The Bed". Photo sourced from the University Relations Communications Photo Collection.

Photo depicts two silhouetted students looking at an art piece called 'the Bed', [n.d.]. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations Communications Photographs [05.005-9-130]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A new fonds (24.11) is available! Its the Winnipeg Pride Collection, which brings together material from various organizations and individuals that reflect events and advocacy around 2SLGBTQ+ Pride and inclusion in Winnipeg. This collection is small but expected to grow as new items are added.

An image of two items from the Winnipeg Pride Collection arranged on table. Items include a 2024 program from Pride in the People's Building event and a 2025 Pride pin and info card from Red River College polytechnic. University of Winnipeg Archives, Winnipeg Pride Collection [24.11]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesPlay! From the University Relations Communications Photograph collection, this 1997 photo shows some of student life on the UW campus. The students seem absorbed by the mind boggling effects of 90's video-game consoles.

An image of four students on a couch in residence, playing a game on a PlayStation console, 1997. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations Communications Photograph Collection [03.008, 04.008, 05.005-9-14]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This image, from the Joseph Francis Tennant Collection in the WCPI, is a tintype. Unlike a modern photo, its made by adding a positive onto a thin metal sheet which has a dark enamel coating. It was invented by Adolphe Alexandre Martin in 1853 and was at its most popular between 1860's-1870's.

An image of an unidentified young women from a tintype, 1885. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Joseph Francis Tennant Collection [A1329-39704]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Sometimes an archival item preserves historical information beyond its immediate purpose. For the Vox Weslyana, you can see student writings and campus events as well as advertising trends and pop-culture of yesteryear. This includes some unusual ads by Neilson's Chocolate published in 1937.

An image of a Neilson's Chocolate advertisement in a 1937 edition of Vox Wesleyana. Includes ad-copy and illustrations related to relationship troubles and chocolate, March 1937. University of Winnipeg Archives, All Colleges fonds [AC-9-17]

An image of a Neilson's Chocolate advertisement in a 1937 edition of Vox Wesleyana. Includes ad-copy and an illustration related to Montezuma and the history of chocolate, December 1937. University of Winnipeg Archives, All Colleges fonds [AC-9-17]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A new fonds (00.077) is available! This collection comes form the United College Faculty Association (now the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association), which was a faculty advocacy group promoting the academic, social, and general welfare of its members.

An image of a public statement written by Lockhart regarding the events of the Crowe Affair at United College, 1959. University of Winnipeg Archives, United College Faculty Association fonds [00.077-4-1]

An image of a public statement written on behalf of The United College Board of Regents regarding the events of the Crowe Affair, 1959. University of Winnipeg Archives, United College Faculty Association fonds [00.077-4-1]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Its the End of Summer Term! Take some time to to enjoy a sunny day away from school work and eye straining computer screens. This photo is of a student working in the computer lab, from the Marketing and Communications fonds.

Image of an unknown student working with a computer in a University lab, n.d. University of Winnipeg Archives, Marketing and Communications fonds [15.011-04]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Check out this photo from Leonard Lapointe, part of the Flin Flon Collection in the WCPI. This is engine #101, which derailed and slid into a lake. I wonder how they rescued the engine?

Image of engine #101 derailed and partly submerged in a lake, 1930. Photograph courtesy of Leonard Lapointe. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Flin Flon Collection [A0767-23052]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have a burning history question? Get in touch with UW Archives! We preserve records on the University of Winnipeg and its communities, as well as the surrounding neighbourhood and special collections that support research like the Two-Spirit Archives.

Image depicting a group portrait of Wesley College faculty members, including Prof. Fletcher Argue (English, 1911-1922) and his wife, seated on the steps of a building, c. 1920. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0496-15886]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Check out this document from the Marketing and Communications fonds! This plan was produced by Corbett Cibinet Architects in 2001 for UW reviewing the campus and its buildings. It goes in depth, providing detailed building recommendations, some of are which very different to how the campus grew.

An image of the cover of the UW Campus Development Plan, produced by Corbett Cibinel Architects, 25 June 2001. University of Winnipeg Archives, Marketing and Communications Fonds [14.002-01-03]

An image of a page from the UW Campus Development Plan, produced by Corbett Cibinel Architects, 25 June 2001. Includes a map of campus with annotations. University of Winnipeg Archives, Marketing and Communications Fonds [14.002-01-03]

An image of a page from the UW Campus Development Plan, produced by Corbett Cibinel Architects, 25 June 2001. The page compares classroom designs at different universities with images and diagrams. University of Winnipeg Archives, Marketing and Communications Fonds [14.002-01-03]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The UW Archives is closed today and Friday (7th) for maintenance work. Come visit us when we reopen on Monday, August 10th.

An image of campus with Leatherdale Hall, Axworthy Recplex, and Sparling Hall visible. Taken from a 5th floor window in the UW Archives Reading room at Centennial Hall.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Its the 10 Year anniversary of the Indigenous Course Requirement (ICR) at UW! To celebrate there is an ongoing project to preserve its history through the Indigenous Course Requirement Collection. Check out the details on UW News - news.uwinnipeg.ca/the-indigeno....

A composite image of four contributors to the Indigenous Course Requirement Collection. Each participate is in a portrait posing with a record from the collection that they discuss in the related online exhibit.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The UW Archives will be closed this Thursday (6th) and Friday (7th) for maintenance work. We will be open the next day on Monday, August 10th.

An image taken in the UW Archives Reading room. Depicts an older microfilm reader positioned on a desk with an accompanying computer.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Today campus is closed for Terry Fox Day. The holiday, first celebrated in Manitoba on 2015, honours Fox and his 1980 Marathon of Hope across Canada. While Fox passed away in 1981 from cancer before he could complete the route, he inspired millions of Canadians to support cancer research.

An image of the reading room at UW Archives. Filing cabinets and computer desks are visible in the shot, 2026.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A new fonds (25.24) is available! These records are about Two-Spirit storyteller and writer Sharron Proulx-Turner, with some records created by her child, Barbra Horsefall.

A portrait of Sharron Proulx-Turner smiling beside a tree. University of Winnipeg Archives, Sharron Proulx-Turner and Barbra Horsefall fonds [25.04-06]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesAudio! Today we are shouting out the UW Oral History Centre (OHC) and an interview with Carlos Sosa preserved in their Archives. Sosa was the Coordinator and lead interviewer for the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Oral History Project.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you and 15 of your friends want to do research at the Archives, you can! (by appointment only) Contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162 to set up a class visit or appointment.

An image of the reading room at the UW Archives. Large tables with seating are in front with an exhibit along the wall.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A new fonds (26.05) is available! These records are about a history German-Jewish family originally from East Prussia who immigrated to Canada.

Correspondence written in German by Arthur Propp, 18 August 1954. University of Winnipeg Archives, Arthur and Dan Propp fonds [26.05-01-01]

Correspondence written in German by Arthur Propp, n.d. University of Winnipeg Archives, Arthur and Dan Propp fonds [26.05-01-01]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Check out this image from the Hugh Allen collection in the WCPI of the sod turning ceremony celebrating the construction of the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The ceremony included attendees like Steven Juba (Winnipeg Mayor) and Tomyiko Hayashi (Japanese Consul to Winnipeg).

An image at a sod turning ceremony for the Winnipeg Convention Centre at 375 York Avenue. The Centre was to be completed in 1975. Left to right: David Rubinoff, president of Holiday Inns Canada; Jack Willis, Chairman of Municipal Gov't; Mayor of Winnipeg Steven Juba; Bernie Wolfe, Chairman of the Convention Centre Downtown; a representative of the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa; Jack Levitt (second from left), president of Lakeview Developement; and Tomyiko Hayashi, Japanese Consul to Winnipeg. a church is seen in the background, n.d. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Hugh Allan Collection [A1803-58779]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Come visit the UW Archives, located on the 5th floor of Centennial Hall in the Library. We are open 9:00am - 4:30pm from Mondays to Fridays. This is one of many photos in the Archives, part of the Hugh Allen collection in the Western Canadian Pictorial Index.

An image of an aerial view of downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, showing the Provencher Bridge over the Red River and surrounding buildings, 1961. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Hugh Allan Collection [A2221-70172]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This photo is from the University Relations Communications Photographs collection. Unlike many images, this one includes a in-depth caption on the reverse:

Photo depicts five umbrellas being used to protect equipment in the physics lab after a fire in Centennial Hall caused water leaks. University of Winnipeg Fonds, University Relations Communications Photographs [03.008/04.008/05.005-4-192].

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

One of the major challenges in Archives is preserving different formats. A piece of audio might be recorded on to reel, cassette, vinyl, CD, or even as digital mp3 file. Each have different safe storage conditions and use different players to work.

An image of various materials from the 04.008 Communications Collection fonds arranged on a table. This includes one audio reel, one cased CD, and two audio cassette tapes.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Today is the first day of Summer Session! You can visit the Archives all season to see records in the collection, like this photo from the Western Canadian Pictorial Index. The image shows the Wesley College building in 1934, prior to the merger with Manitoba College into United College in 1938.

Image depicting a front view of the exterior of Wesley College. Pictured are the Library addition, trees and flowers lining the walkways on the grounds, and ivy covering the building, 1934. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0498-15940]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

25 years ago today, the UW Archives was officially formed. Prior to 1984, the University did not have an official repository. It was the Library's periodicals supervisor, Shirley Payment, who started a project to consolidate records.

Image of the front desk and seating at the Reading Room in the University of Winnipeg Archives.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Its the End of Term today and Canada Day! Take some time to relax or celebrate like Flin Flon in 1930. This photo is of the tug-of-war contest for Flin Flon's Sports Day and July 1st Celebration in Lakebottom Park. Its part of the Flin Flon Collection in the Western Canadian Pictorial Index.

Image of a tug-of-war contest at Sports Day, part of the July 1st Celebration at Lakebottom Park, Flin Flon, Manitoba, 1930. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Flin Flon Collection [A0767-23048]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The UW Archives and UW Library is closed today for all-staff training. We will be open again tomorrow on Tuesday, June 30th.

An image of the interior of Reading Room at the UW Archives. The front desk is in the foreground with seating and an exhibit in the background.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The UW Archives and UW Library will be closed for all-staff training on Monday, June 29th. We will be open the next day on Tuesday, June 30th.

Image of the door on the 5th floor of Centennial Hall leading to the UW Archives. A banner for the archives is visible on the left.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesFashion! The illustrations below come from Paul Lacroix's 1875 book, "The XVIIIth century: its institutions, customs, and costumes, France, 1700-1789". Its part of the Rare Book Collection housed in the Archives at the University of Winnipeg.

An image of a colour illustration of ladies posed in various dresses from Jacob, P. L. n.d. The XVIIIth Century : Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes, France, 1700-1789. London: Bickers.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A new accrual (24.24) is available in the Robert Young fonds! Dr. Young worked as an academic historian and as a professor at UW. He is also known for his extensively published research and literature as well as his involvement in community issues at UW.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day is today on the summer solstice. The solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, marking a time of renewal and celebration.

Photograph of a group of Two-Spirit people sitting near a lake listening to a person speak in 1991 at the 2nd National Aboriginal AIDS Conference in Vancouver. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

While students pass by it everyday, not many know just how much Centennial Hall has changed over time.

Photo depicts Centennial Hall from a western perspective with the opened Southern section, n.d. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations Communications Photographs [03.008/04.008/05.005-4-280]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Check out this photo from the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum collection in the WCPI. This image shows the members of the Strathcona Curling Club, who won the Manitoba Consols Competition Champions at the 1967 MacDonald Brier. The event is now known as the Bunge Championship.

An image of the Manitoba Consols Competition Champions at the 1967 MacDonald Brier in Ottawa/Hull. Pictured (L-R) are: D. Wright, Third; Ken Little, Second; and Harry Martel, Lead. Bruce Hudson, Skip, is missing from the image. All men were from the Strathcona Curling Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Collection [A0365-11780]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Congratulations new spring graduates during this convocation! Take time to celebrate your academic successes and journey toward the future. Have you gotten your graduate photo taken?

Image depicting a graduation portrait of M. Joyce Colwill, 1949 United College graduate. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Women’s Studies Collection [A0880-26260]

Image depicting the graduation portrait of T.D. Brown, 1900 Wesley College Arts graduate. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0494-15825]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Did you know that June 9th is International Archives Day? In 2007 at the annual general meeting of the International Council on Archives (ICA), June 9th was selected for the holiday, the same date that the ICA was created in 1948.

An image of filing cabinets in the Reading Room at the UW Archives. In the background are prints made of old photos of Centennial Hall.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A new fonds (25.28) is available! These records were originally collected by Dr. Wesley Stevens, who was a UW History professor who specialized in the history of medieval science and technology.

Page from the user manual for the Manitoba Text Editing System (MANTES) by authors H. J. Ferch, G. W. Neufeld, and C. R. Zarnke (11 June 1986). This page introduces MANTES to the user. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesley Stevens fonds [25.28].

Page from the user manual for the Manitoba Text Editing System (MANTES) by authors H. J. Ferch, G. W. Neufeld, and C. R. Zarnke (11 June 1986). This page describes how to use indent integers. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesley Stevens fonds [25.28].

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Check out this image from the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) collection in the WCPI. This is a Felixstowe F3 aircraft from 1922. Caught in a storm near Victoria Beach, its being hauled away by a steam-powered barge from the federal Department of Public Works.

Felixstowe F3 aircraft caught in a storm at Victoria Beach, Manitoba in 1922. The aircraft is pictured being hauled by a winch on a steam-powered dredge and barge operated by the federal Department of Public Works. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Collection [A0606-18961]

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Tomorrow is the Niciwâkan 40th Anniversary Tea and Bannock Social! In the style of classic Niciwakân socials, the event will include teachings, tunes, tea, and a drag show. Use the the QR code or contact archives@uwinnipeg.ca to register.

Image of the poster advertising the Niciwakân 40th Anniversary Tea and Bannock Social event. The background features various photos from the Two-Spirit Archives.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The UW Archives has a new exhibit titled, "A Source of Spiritual Strength: 40 Years of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society", highlighting the group's history of activism locally and internationally. The exhibit will be available in our reading room (Centennial Hall Library, 5th floor) until August 31.

A digital poster advertising the UW Archives exhibit, "A Source of Spiritual Strength: 40 Years of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society". The exhibit is up May 25 - August 31 in the Centennial Hall Library, 5th floor. The Poster includes images of records about the group that are included in the exhibit.

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