Inside was a copy of the long-defunct Winnipeg Tribune from September 15, 1969, a brass doorknob bearing a bison head, taken from the old law courts building, photos of the student body, the academic, administrative and library staff, a document proposing the building’s needs and plans from 1966, an academic calendar of what courses were being taught at the law faculty for the 1969-1970 school year, a booklet commemorating the opening of Robson Hall, and predictions from staff  members of what they thought the world would be like when the time capsule was finally opened.

After guests had a chance to examine and enjoy the contents, Dean Black-Branch replaced all original items, and added photos of current day faculty, staff and students, plus letters to the future from the current community. By way of offering a toast to the law school’s future success, he added a small bottle of Manitoba-made Crown Royal.

1. Photographs of student body 1969-70
2. Photograph of the academic staff 1969-70
3. Photograph of the administrative staff 1969-70 
4. Photograph of library staff 1969-70
5. Preliminary programme for proposed law faculty building 1966.
6. Law Faculty calendar - 1969-70.
7. Booklet commemorating opening of Robson Hall.
8. Predications by several staff members as to conditions that will prevail when the box is opened.
9. Order of proceedings for opening ceremonies.
10. Newspapers for September 15, 1969.
11. Door-knob from Law Courts building.

The Winnipeg Tribune, 1969-09-15