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Finding Aid for: WHISPERS FROM THE SHEDROWS COLLECTION
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic; sound recordings
Date
1931-[ca.1976]
Level:
Collection
Physical Description:
14 photograph prints : b&w ; various sizes; 94 photograph copy prints : b&w ; various sizes; 83 photograph copy negatvies : b&w ; 4 x 5 in; 2 audio cassettes
Scope:
Collection consists mostly of copies of photographs collected by Jack Lowe, Gerry Gilker and Dody Wray, although some original images are also included. The images document the history of Richmond’s race tracks and horse racing industry. Two cassette tapes containing recordings of Jack Short calling races are also included. Collection is arranged in two series: 1. Photographs; 2. Sound recordings.
History / Biographical:
Jack Lowe, Geraldine (Dody) Wray and Gerry Gilker grew up in Richmond in the 1930s and 1940s and belonged to families involved in the horse racing industry. With the aim of documenting the industry, the three determined to collect photographs and stories from others connected to Richmond’s race tracks and horse racing history. Between 1998 and 2001, they put together a collection of memoirs and photographs related to the history of thoroughbred racing in Richmond. Photographs were donated to the Archives on a copy loan basis; copy prints and negatives were made, and the originals returned to donors. With the help of the City of Richmond Archives and the Friends of the Richmond Archives, a selection of these were compiled and published as a book titled “Whispers From The Shedrows.”
Item Range:
1998 28 1 to 1998 28 11; 1998 29 1 to 1998 29 16; 1998 31 1 to 1998 31 10; 1998 32 1 to 1998 32 3; 1999 7 1 to 1999 7 3; 1999 9 1 to 1999 9 8; 1999 10 1; 1999 13 1 to 1999 13 8; 2000 4 1; 2000 5 1 to 2000 5 2; 2000 7 1 to 2000 7 3; 2000 12 1 to 2000 12 9; 2001 7 1 to 2001 7 3; 2001 11 1 to 2001 11 3; 2001 12 1 to 2001 12 3; 2001 13 1; 2001 14 1; 2001 15 1; 2001 16 1; 2001 17 1 to 2001 17 2; 2001 27 1; 2001 32 1; 2002 11 1 to 2002 11 3
Accession No.:
1998 28; 1998 29; 1998 31; 1998 32; 1999 7; 1999 9; 1999 10; 1999 13; 2000 4; 2000 5; 2000 7; 2000 12; 2001 7; 2001 11; 2001 12; 2001 13; 2001 14; 2001 15; 2001 16; 2001 17; 2001 27; 2001 32; 2002 11

Series 1
Photographs
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1931-[ca.1976]
Level:
Series
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
14 photograph prints : b&w ; various sizes; 94 photograph copy prints : b&w ; various sizes; 83 photograph copy negatvies : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Series consists of copies and original photographs of winning horses, Richmond's racetracks, and various individuals involved in Richmond's horse racing past, including jockeys, valets, trainers, and owners.
Item Range:
1998 28 1 to 1998 28 11; 1998 29 1 to 1998 29 16; 1998 31 1 to 1998 31 10; 1998 32 1 to 1998 32 3; 1999 7 1 to 1999 7 3; 1999 9 1 to 1999 9 7; 1999 10 1; 1999 13 1 to 1999 13 8; 2000 4 1; 2000 5 1 to 2000 5 2; 2000 7 1 to 2000 7 3; 2000 12 1 to 2000 12 9; 2001 7 1 to 2001 7 3; 2001 11 1 to 2001 11 3; 2001 12 1 to 2001 12 3; 2001 13 1; 2001 14 1; 2001 15 1; 2001 16 1; 2001 17 1 to 2001 17 2; 2001 27 1; 2001 32 1; 2002 11 1 to 2002 11 3
Accession No.:
1998 28; 1998 29; 1998 31; 1998 32; 1999 7; 1999 9; 1999 10; 1999 13; 2000 4; 2000 5; 2000 7; 2000 12; 2001 7; 2001 11; 2001 12; 2001 13; 2001 14; 2001 15; 2001 16; 2001 17; 2001 27; 2001 32; 2002 11

Item 1998 28 1
"Scotchlad" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1950
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Scotchlad" and jockey Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 20, 1950.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Scotchlad (race horse)

Item 1998 28 2
"Florence Tod" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Florence Tod" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 7, 1952.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Florence Tod (race horse)

Item 1998 28 3
"Sally's Argo" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Sally's Argo" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 22, 1952.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Sally's Argo (race horse)

Item 1998 28 4
"Junando" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1956
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Hux Lovely
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Junando" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on June 16, 1956.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Junando (race horse)

Item 1998 28 5
"Friend Jack" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1956
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Hux Lovely
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Friend Jack" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on June 16, 1956.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Friend Jack (race horse)

Item 1998 28 6
"Kronje" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1958
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Kronje" and jockey Ronnie Williams at the Lansdowne Park Inaugural Handicap on June 14, 1958. Also shown are owners Mr. and Mrs. Les Gilmore.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Kronje (race horse)
Gilmore, Leslie

Item 1998 28 7
"Delta Jean" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1959
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the winning horse "Delta Jean" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 4, 1959.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Delta Jean (race horse)

Item 1998 28 8
Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1955]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows the jockey Ronnie Williams on a winning horse at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie

Item 1998 28 9
Ronnie Williams at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1955]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows jockey Ronnie Williams on an unidentified horse at Hastings Park.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Williams, Ronnie

Item 1998 28 10
Awards presentation
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows jockey Ronnie Williams and trainer Jackie Russell, among others, being presented with an award.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Williams, Ronnie
Russell, Jackie

Item 1998 28 11
"Shuswap" at Sandown Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1963
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Shuswap" and jockey Elcor Aragundi at Sandown Park on October 4, 1963. Also shown is trainer Ronnie Williams.
Custodial History:
Barbara Williams, wife of jockey Ronnie Williams, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 28
Name(s):
Williams, Ronnie
Shuswap (race horse)

Item 1998 29 1
Horses and riders
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[196-?]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Mary Wilkinson Photo
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of men and women on horses, lined up in a field.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29

Item 1998 29 2
Jackie Russell and horse
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts trainer Jackie Russell holding the reins of an unidentified horse.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Russell, Jackie

Item 1998 29 3
Jackie Russell on the fly
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts trainer Jackie Russell on an unidentified horse.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Russell, Jackie

Item 1998 29 4
Mrs. B. Russell and horse
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Mrs. B. Russell on an unidentified horse.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29

Item 1998 29 5
Jockeys and valets at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1948]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts jockeys and valets in a group photograph taken at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1998 29 6
"Vancouver Express" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1938]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Vancouver Express" and jockey Russell at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Vancouver Express (race horse)

Item 1998 29 7
"Bummer Bill" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1938
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Bummer Bill" and jockey Russell at Brighouse Park Racetrack on August 14, 1938.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Brighouse Park Racetrack
Bummer Bill (race horse)

Item 1998 29 8
"Treasure Boy" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Treasure Boy" and jockey Wells with trainer Jackie Russell at Lansdowne Park Racetrack in 1952.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Treasure Boy (race horse)

Item 1998 29 9
"Beatie C" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1955
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Beatie C" and jockey Ron Williams with trainer Jackie Russell and owner Mrs. B. Russell at Lansdowne Park Racetrack ion July 1, 1955.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Beatie C (race horse)
Russell, Jackie
Williams, Ronnie

Item 1998 29 10
"Vancouver Express" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1938
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Vancouver Express" and jockey Russell, winners of the Winnipeg Handicap, photographed at Lansdowne Park on August 13, 1938.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Vancouver Express (race horse)

Item 1998 29 11
"Bummer Bill" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1937
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts horse "Bummer Bill" and jockey Russell, winners of the Hurdles Handicap, photographed at Brighouse Park on August 25, 1937.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Brighouse Park Racetrack
Bummer Bill (race horse)

Item 1998 29 12
Lansdowne Park valet
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two men, one of whom is wearing a Lansdowne Park valet uniform.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29

Item 1998 29 13
"His Selection" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "His Selection" and jockey Craigmyle at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on August 10, 1939.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
His Selection (race horse)

Item 1998 29 14
Horse and trainer
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Mary Wilkinson Photo
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a horse being trained near Brighouse Park.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29

Item 1998 29 15
"Fair Ruffles" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Fair Ruffles" and jockey Wells, with owner, Mrs. L. Blair and trainer Jackie Russell, at Lansdowne Park in 1952.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Blair, Mrs. L.
Russell, Jackie

Item 1998 29 16
"Treasure Boy" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Fair Ruffles" and jockey Wells at Lansdowne Park on June 21, 1952. Also shown are trainer Jackie Russell, Phyllis Russell, Barry Blair, Archie Blair and Roberta (Blair) Dimond.
Custodial History:
Wayne Russell, son of trainer Jackie Russell, donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 29
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Russell, Jackie
Blair, Archibald
Dimond, Roberta (nee Blair)
Treasure Boy (race horse)

Item 1998 31 1
"Flying Somers," "Bertrand," and "Wahmonie" racing to the finish line
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows "Flying Somers," "Bertrand," and "Wahmonie" racing to the finish line.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31

Item 1998 31 2
"Capt Larco" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Capt Larco" with jockey Sylvester at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on August 12, 1939.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Capt Larco (race horse)

Item 1998 31 3
"Sparton Beauty" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Sparton Beauty" and jockey Wilbourn at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on August 11, 1939.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Sparton Beauty (race horse)

Item 1998 31 4
At the races
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[1933?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows a group of men and women standing on the steps of a building at a racetrack.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31

Item 1998 31 5
Jockeys and valets at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1950
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows jockeys and valets posed in a group photograph at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1998 31 6
"Flying Somers" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1933
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Flying Somers" and jockey Hunter at Brighouse Park Racetrack on August 26, 1933.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Brighouse Park Racetrack
Flying Somers (race horse)

Item 1998 31 7
"Capt Larco" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1937
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Capt Larco" and jockey Emil Sporri at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 3, 1937.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Capt Larco (race horse)
Sporri, Emil

Item 1998 31 8
Jockeys and valets at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1948
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 2 photograph copy negatives : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows jockeys and valets posed for a group photograph at Lansdowne Park in July 1948.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1998 31 9
"Si Green" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1942
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Si Green" and jockey Emil Sporri with owner Mrs. Irene Hunter at Hastings Park on August 13, 1942.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Si Green (race horse)
Sporri, Emil
Hunter, Irene

Item 1998 31 10
Mrs. Jessie (Ma) McKenzie and Mrs. Irene Hunter
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1942]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows Mrs. Jessie (Ma) McKenzie and Mrs. Irene Hunter, the first women in British Columbia to obtain thoroughbred training licences.
Custodial History:
Edie Pedersen donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 31
Name(s):
Hunter, Irene
McKenzie, Jessie

Item 1998 32 1
Starting gate at Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1953]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts horses leaving the starting gate at Lansdowne Park Racetrack, with a crowd watching.
Custodial History:
Doreen May donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 32

Item 1998 32 2
Don McKay towing a starting gate
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1953]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Don McKay, groundsman and assistant starter at various Lower Mainland racetracks, towing a starting gate. Ashley McCallan is standing on the left.
Custodial History:
Doreen May donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 32
Name(s):
McKay, Donald E.
McCallan, Ashley

Item 1998 32 3
Don McKay
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1953]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a portrait of Don McKay, groundsman and assistant starter at various Lower Mainland racetracks.
Custodial History:
Doreen May donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1998 32
Name(s):
McKay, Donald E.

Item 1999 7 1
J.C. Thompson & Son horse transport truck
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a horse transport truck operated by J.C. Thompson & Son for transportation of race horses to Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Irving Thompson donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 7

Item 1999 7 2
J.C. Thompson & Son horse transport trailer
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[195-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 5 x 7 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a horse transport trailer operated by J.C. Thompson & Son.
Custodial History:
Irving Thompson donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 7

Item 1999 7 3
J.C. Thompson & Son horse transport trailer
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[197-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 5 x 7 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a horse transport trailer operated by J.C. Thompson & Son.
Custodial History:
Irving Thompson donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 7

Item 1999 9 1
"Ruffetta" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1947
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Ruffetta" and jockey Christensen with owner Mabel Blair at Lansdowne Park on July 7, 1947.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Ruffetta (race horse)
Blair, Mabel
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 9 2
"Victory Band" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1948
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Victory Band" and jockey Coppernull with owner George Garthwaite and his son, George, at Lansdowne Park on July 8, 1948.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Victory Band (race horse)
Garthwaite, George
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 9 3
Archie Blair and horse
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[194-?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows Archie Blair holding the reins of an unidentified winning horse.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Blair, Archibald

Item 1999 9 4
"Fair Ruffles" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1950
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Fair Ruffles" and jockey Slocum at Lansdowne Park on June 29, 1950.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Fair Ruffles (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 9 5
"Miss Publicity" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Miss Publicity" and jockey Poel at Lansdowne Park on June 16, 1952.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Miss Publicity (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 9 6
"Treasure Band" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1945
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Treasure Band" and jockey Alonso at Hastings Park on August 10, 1945.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Treasure Band (race horse)

Item 1999 9 7
"Fair Ruffles" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1954
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows winning horse "Fair Ruffles" and jockey Ronnie Williams with trainer Jackie Russell and Archie Blair at Lansdowne Park on July 28, 1954.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belongs to Dody Wray and was loaned by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Fair Ruffles (race horse)
Williams, Ronnie
Russell, Jackie
Blair, Archibald
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 10 1
Dr. Joe Lomas
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1955]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Image shows Dr. Joe Lomas (left) and an unidentified RCMP officer in civilian clothing reviewing a ledger of race horse testing information.
Custodial History:
Dr. Joe Lomas donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 10
Name(s):
Lomas, Joe

Item 1999 13 1
Racetrack valets
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1940]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts racetrack valets.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13

Item 1999 13 2
Old man Munroe
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1940]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two men and a woman standing together. The following words were marked on the back of the original photograph: "Old man Munroe owner Jumpers...Bob Munroe rt. double for Gary Cooper."
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13

Item 1999 13 3
Valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1950]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 13 4
Valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1948]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 13 5
Track officials
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1940]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of men, possibly track officials, standing on a balcony. The words "Leighton 3rd" were marked on the back of the original photograph.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13

Item 1999 13 6
Track officials
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1941
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Akahiloa" and jockey Franklin with members of the Fisher family at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 1, 1941.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13
Name(s):
Akahiloa (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 13 7
Valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1946]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts valets and jockeys at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 1999 13 8
"Arab Somers" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1941
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
2 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Arab Somers" and jockey Franklin at Brighouse Park Racetrack on August 22, 1941. Ben Fisher is holding the horse. From left to right standing next to him are other members of the Fisher family: Dot Fisher and her husband, Tuffy, and Frankie Fisher.
Custodial History:
Ben Fisher donated the original to the Archives to be copied with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
1999 13
Name(s):
Fisher family
Arab Somers (race horse)
Brighouse Park Racetrack

Item 2000 4 1
"Deep Current" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1959
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Deep Current" and jockey G. Lanoway at the Ames Brothers Purse at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on June 26, 1959. Shown with the winners presentation group are the Ames Brothers entertainers.
Custodial History:
Eileen Carefoot donated the photograph to the Archives.
Accession No.:
2000 4
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Deep Current (race horse)

Item 2000 5 1
Jack Short calling the races
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1950]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts race caller Jack Short at the microphone.
Custodial History:
Pamela Price donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2000 5
Name(s):
Short, Jack

Item 2000 5 2
"Adios Amigos Jack Short"
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1976]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Jack Short and three unidentified women holding up a horse blanket inscribed with the words "Adios Amigos Jack Short."
Custodial History:
Pamela Price donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2000 5
Name(s):
Short, Jack

Item 2000 7 1
Billy Skuse and "Quality Quest"
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1956
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Hux Lovely Studio, Vancouver BC
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Billy Skuse on "Quality Quest," near the shedrows at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Archie McDonald donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2000 7
Name(s):
Quality Quest (race horse)
Skuse, WIlliam (Billy)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 2000 7 2
Working out horses at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1956
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Harry Filion Photo
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Ronnie Williams and Jimmy Broomfield working out horses at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Archie McDonald donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2000 7
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Williams, Ronnie
Broomfield, Jimmy

Item 2000 7 3
Morning workout at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1960]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts horses at a morning workout at Lansdowne Park. Shown are trainer Ernie Morginsen and three horses ridden by Don Meade, Alan McKenzie and Johnny Cowers.
Custodial History:
Archie McDonald donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Dody Wray acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2000 7
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 2000 12 1
"Sky Glare" at Willows Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in in mat 11 x 13 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse at the Colonist Handicap, "Sky Glare" and jockey Christenson at Willows Park on September 23, 1939. Also shown is owner Mrs. F. Beban.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Sky Glare (race horse)
Beban, Mrs. Frank

Item 2000 12 2
"Ladworth" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1955
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in in mat 10 x 12 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Ladworth" and jockey Williams at Lansdowne Park on July 12, 1955.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Ladworth (race horse)

Item 2000 12 3
"Hans Sachs" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1954
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in on board 12 x 14 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Hans Sachs" and jockey J. Arterburn at Lansdowne Park on July 26, 1954. Also shown is trainer John Cochlin.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Hans Sachs (race horse)
Cochlin, John

Item 2000 12 4
"Scottish Song" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1953
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in on board 12 x 14 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Scottish Song" and jockey Bud Giacomelli with trainer John Cochlin at Lansdowne Park on June 20, 1953.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Scottish Song (race horse)
Cochlin, John
Giacomelli, Bud

Item 2000 12 5
"Star Affair" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1953
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Artray Photo
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Star Affair" and jockey Giacomelli at Lansdowne Park on June 30, 1953. Also shown is trainer John Cochlin.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Star Affair (race horse)
Cochlin, John
Giacomelli, Bud

Item 2000 12 6
"Ladworth" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1953
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Artray Photo
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Ladworh" and jockey Giacomelli at Lansdowne Park on July 4, 1953. Also shown is trainer John Cochlin.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Ladworth (race horse)
Cochlin, John
Giacomelli, Bud

Item 2000 12 7
"Adam Somers" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1936
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Adam Somers" and jockey Helton at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on August 11, 1936.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Adam Somers (race horse)
Cochlin, John

Item 2000 12 8
"Afridi" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1936
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Afridi" and jockey Snyder at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 4, 1936.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Afridi (race horse)

Item 2000 12 9
"Ina Mae" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1936
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Ina Mae" and jockey Helton at Brighouse Park Racetrack on August 22, 1936.
Custodial History:
The photographs belonged to John Cochlin (deceased) who was a horse trainer. The photographs came into the possession of Jack Lowe during his research and were donated to the Archives on behalf of the Cochlin estate.
Accession No.:
2000 12
Name(s):
Brighouse Park Racetrack
Ina Mae (race horse)

Item 2001 7 1
"Prince Aylmer"
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1960]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the race horse "Prince Aylmer" with jockey Bobby McCormack.
Custodial History:
Robert Miller loaned the original to the Archives to be copied, with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2001 7
Name(s):
Prince Aylmer (race horse)

Item 2001 7 2
Les Gilmore
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1955]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph portrait depicts Les Gilmore.
Custodial History:
Robert Miller donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2001 7
Name(s):
Gilmore, Leslie

Item 2001 7 3
Sir Winston Churchill visiting the shedrows
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[1954?]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Sir Winston Churchill visiting the shedrows at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Robert Miller donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Gerry Gilker acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2001 7
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Churchill, Sir Winston

Item 2001 11 1
"Machrina Boy" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1946
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Machrina Boy" and jockey Hawksworth at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 20, 1946. Also shown is owner Fred Acheson.
Custodial History:
Desmond Acheson donated the original to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 11
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Acheson, Fred
Machrina Boy (race horse)

Item 2001 11 2
"Wexford Boy" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Wexford Boy" and jockey Sylvester at Hastings Park on July 26, 1939. Also shown is owner Fred Acheson.
Custodial History:
Desmond Acheson donated the original to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 11
Name(s):
Acheson, Fred
Wexford Boy (race horse)

Item 2001 11 3
"Meadowvale Boy"
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1946
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Meadowvale Boy" and jockey Duncan, with owner Fred Acheson. Trainer Mrs. I.R. (Betty) Hunter stands behind Mr. Acheson.
Custodial History:
Desmond Acheson donated the original to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 11
Name(s):
Acheson, Fred
Meadowvale Boy (race horse)
Hunter, Mrs. I.R. (Betty)

Item 2001 12 1
Dody Wray and horse
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1942]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Geraldine (Dody) Wray (nee Blair) as a young woman, in riding gear and shown with a horse.
Custodial History:
Geraldine (Dody) Wray donated the photograph to the Archives.
Accession No.:
2001 12
Name(s):
Wray, Geraldine

Item 2001 12 2
"Treasure Band" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1942
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Treasure Band" and jockey Hruschak at Hastings Park on July 3, 1942. Also shown are Archie Blair and his wife Mabel and Mrs. J.T. Wilson.
Custodial History:
Geraldine (Dody) Wray donated the photograph to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 12
Name(s):
Treasure Band (race horse)
Blair, Archibald
Blair, Mabel
Wilson, Mrs. J.T.

Item 2001 12 3
Foal on the Blair farm
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1942]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a foal in a field on the Blair farm.
Custodial History:
Geraldine (Dody) Wray donated the photograph to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 12

Item 2001 13 1
"Sahara Chief" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Sahara Chief" and jockey McCormick at the Steveston Handicap at Brighouse Park Racetrack on August 25, 1939. Also shown are Wally Dunn, trainer, wearing a fedora, and Mrs. Frank Beban, owner, at the far right. Standing in front of Mr. Dunn is his mother.
Custodial History:
T.W. Wally Dunn donated the original to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 13
Name(s):
Sahara Chief (race horse)
Dunn, T.W. Wally
Beban, Mrs. Frank
Brighouse Park Racetrack

Item 2001 14 1
"Patormike" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1952
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Patormike" and jockey Ronnie Williams at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 18, 1952. Also shown, from right to left, are Mae Talmey, Dr. R.C. Talmey, Michael Talmey and Bev Williams.
Custodial History:
Tim Talmey donated the original to be copied by the Archives.
Accession No.:
2001 14
Name(s):
Patormike (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Talmey, Richard C., Dr.

Item 2001 15 1
"Victory Band" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1948
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Victory Band" and jockey Coppernull at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 8, 1948. Also shown is owner George Garthwaite, and his son George Garthwaite.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belonged to Dody Wray and was donated by her to be copied by the Archives.
Accession No.:
2001 15
Name(s):
Victory Band (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Garthwaite, George

Item 2001 16 1
Irving Thompson and Maple Leaf Truck
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1938]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Irving Thompson standing beside his four-horse Maple Leaf truck used to transport horses between tracks during the 1930s and 1940s.
Custodial History:
Irving Thompson donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2001 16
Name(s):
Thompson, Irving

Item 2001 17 1
"Worthy Gal" at Lansdowne Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1947
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Worthy Gal" and jockey P. Bailey at Lansdowne Park Racetrack on July 24, 1947.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belonged to Jack Lowe and was leant by him to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 17
Name(s):
Worthy Gal (race horse)
Lansdowne Park Racetrack

Item 2001 17 2
Mary Lou and Jack Lowe waiting for the races to start
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1931
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Mary Lou Lowe and her brother Jack as children, sitting on the runner of a car and waiting for the races to start at Lansdowne Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
The original photograph belonged to Jack Lowe and was leant by him to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 17
Name(s):
Lansdowne Park Racetrack
Lowe, Jack
Lowe, Mary Lou

Item 2001 27 1
"George Royal" at Exhibition Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1964
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "George Royal" and jockey Don Richardson after winning the A.L. McLennan Plate at Exhibition Park on August 1, 1964.
Custodial History:
Robert Hall donated the original to the Archives to be copied, with Jack Lowe acting as contact.
Accession No.:
2001 27
Name(s):
George Royal (race horse)

Item 2001 32 1
"Ruffian" at Exhibition Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1949
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Ruffian" and jockey Slocum at Exhibition Park on August 12, 1949.
Custodial History:
Original belonged to Dody Wray and was leant by her to the Archives to be copied.
Accession No.:
2001 32
Name(s):
Ruffian (race horse)

Item 2002 11 1
"Chief's Lady" at Brighouse Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1938
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Chief's Lady" and jockey Pierson at Brighouse Park Racetrack.
Custodial History:
Photographs were received by Jack Lowe from Pat Paxton who transferred them from storage at Richmond High School.
Accession No.:
2002 11
Name(s):
Chief's Lady (race horse)
Brighouse Park Racetrack

Item 2002 11 2
"Khayyam" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1941
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Khayyam" and jockey Christensen at Hastings Park on July 23, 1941.
Custodial History:
Photographs were received by Jack Lowe from Pat Paxton who transferred them from storage at Richmond High School.
Accession No.:
2002 11
Name(s):
Khayyam (race horse)

Item 2002 11 3
"Vade Retra" at Hastings Park
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1938
Level:
Item
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in; 1 photograph copy negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts winning horse "Vade Retra" and jockey Dalmado at Hastings Park on July 25, 1938.
Custodial History:
Photographs were received by Jack Lowe from Pat Paxton who transferred them from storage at Richmond High School.
Accession No.:
2002 11
Name(s):
Vade Retra (race horse)

Series 2
Sound recordings
Part Of:
Whispers From The Shedrows collection
Type
Community Records
GMD
sound recordings
Date
1949-1952
Level:
Series
Series No.:
2
Physical Description:
2 audio cassettes
Scope:
Series consists of 2 copies of recordings of Mrs. Archie Blair introducing Jack Short calling horse races. The races called include: "Treasure Boy," June 23, 1951; "Treasure Boy," July 9, 1952; "Aquatic Star," August 10, 1951; "Ruffian" at the Futurity, August 12, 1949; "Ruffian" at the Nurseby, August 27, 1949; "Fair Ruffles," June 29, 1950; "Fair Ruffles," August 31, 1950; and, "Fair Ruffles," September 10, 1952.
Item Range:
1999 9 8
Accession No.:
1999 9
Name(s):
Short, Jack
Blair, Mabel