Recreational Development and the Lake Erie Shore Photographs,1967

John N. Jackson was born and raised in London England. He served in the Royal Navy, acquired a B.A. and a Ph.D, conducted research for a city planning office and lectured at the University of Manchester. He joined Brock University’s faculty in 1965 as a Professor of Applied Geography. Since his retirement in 1991 he has been Professor Emeritus to Brock. Throughout his time in academia Jackson has focused his research on the history of the modern city, both throughout Europe and Canada. Jackson has also completed specific research on the Niagara Peninsula; including industrial geography, recreation along the Lake Erie shore, St. Catharines early history, the Welland Canals, railway development, comparisons across the Niagara River. While living in the Niagara region Jackson has become involved in many community events. He has been the Director for the Bruce Trail Association, President of the Welland Canals Foundation, and been involved in local historical groups throughout the Niagara region.

1967 Administrative Staff

In October of 1967 the Administrative Staff moved to their new general offices at the Glenridge Campus. Pictured here from left to right are: Elizabeth Koschok, Roger Reynolds, Edith Toth, Jean Zurowski, Jenny Gurski, Ed. Mitchelson, Ruth Urbanic, and Jennie Balasak.

Boat Christening (1967)

Anne Mirynech is pictured here christening the "Ed Mirynech", named after her husband who was the rowing moderator and former acting director of athletics.

"Powder Puffs" (1967)

Part of Brock's first ever all female crew.

1967 BUSA Council

Members of the council pictured here are Don Chapman, Richard Harlow, Peter Dixon, Michael Wheeler, Nigel Hussey, Ian Beddis, and Tom Goldspink.

1967 Overhead View

View of the Decew Campus during construction of the Thistle Complex.

1967 Aerial View

View from above the tower during construction of the Thistle Complex.

Winter 1967-68

Aerial view of a snow covered Brock University around late 1967 or early 1968. Construction of the Thistle Complex is still underway at this point.

Decew Generating Station

View from the west of the power station and land belonging to Brock beyond it.

Scott Misener Steamships Co. Ltd. Records, 1965, 1967, 1972-1977, 1987, n.d.

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