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Four receipts for a "5 Minute (Automatic) Car Wash." All purchases were for the amount of $2.50.

Official government-produced literature on farm management and agricultural topics, primarily published by the Canada Department of Agriculture and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture.

Materials used to advertise various agricultural products and equipment, including trade publications, catalogues, brochures, veterinary drug pamphlets, order forms, etc.

Envelope containing one Statement of Arrears issued by the Canadian Farm Loan Board regarding Chester McFadden's mortgage loan as at 31 March 1936, and one Extension Agreement between Chester McFadden and the Canadian Farm Loan Board regarding the same mortgage loan dated 19 January 1942. The Extension Agreement is signed by Chester McFadden, and Consent to the making of the agreement is signed by his wife, Margaret McFadden.

Per the terms of the Extension Agreement, Chester McFadden is required to pay off the remainder of the mortgage loan "In Twenty (20) annual consecutive instalments ... commencing November 1st, 1942" after which the mortgage will be void.

Envelope containing 1 typed letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Chester James McFadden (Margaret) and Eileen May McFadden from the Manitoba Department of Public Works Land Acquisition Branch regarding and enclosing 1 triplicate copy of the Agreement of Sale made between Chester James McFadden and the Province dated 28 February 1966. Additionally contains the mentioned copy of the Agreement of Sale.

The subject of the Agreement of the Sale is "Part of the South West Quarter of Section Nineteen in Township Twelve and Range Twenty [SW ¼ 19-12-20], West of the Principal Meridian, in Manitoba, as same is more particularly described in Certificate of Title No. 76421, B.L.T.O. [Brandon Land Titles Office]" ["Parcel A"], of which the Vendor agrees to sell all of "that portion of Parcel A required by the Province for the purpose of Public Road being 0.33 acres more or less ... at $150.00 per acre". The agreement is signed by Chester J. McFadden and witnessed by Terrance [Mastoway or Mostoway].

Donald McFadden's First Mortgage (R.P.A.) [Real Property Act] instrument with the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC), including two Certificates of Charge issued by the District Registrar of the Brandon Land Titles Office and a Memorandum of Mortgage under the Real Property Act.

The Memorandum of Mortgage outlines in detail the lands to which Donald James McFadden is entitled to be registered as the owner of, in consideration of the sum of the mortgage. The agreement is signed by Donald J. McFadden and his wife Margaret McFadden and witnessed by Murray Keith Mitchell, Barrister-at-Law.

Schedule "B" Offer to Purchase Real Estate contract made between Donald James McFadden and his mother, Margaret "Madge" McFadden, on 13 October 1972.

The agreement covers the purchase of "the land and premises known as SE 1-12-21 W.P.M." [West of Principal Meridian], and is subject to the "the granting of the applied for Farm Credit Corporation mortgage". The agreement is signed by Donald James McFadden as the "Purchaser" and Margaret McFadden as the "Vendor", and witnessed by one M. Keith Mitchell.

Schedule "B" Offer to Purchase Real Estate contract made between Donald James McFadden and his parents, Chester James and Margaret "Madge" McFadden, on 13 October 1972.

The agreement covers the purchase of "the land and premises known as Part of S ½ of 18-12-21 in accordance with attached description", and is subject to the "the granting of the applied for Farm Credit Corporation mortgage". The agreement is signed by Donald James McFadden as the "Purchaser" and Chester James McFadden and Margaret "Madge" McFadden as the "Vendors", and witnessed by one M. Keith Mitchell.

The attached legal land description provides a more detailed description of the lands being purchased and outlines two exceptions to the land being described, those being "Firstly: Those portions lying south of a line drawn parallel to or concentric with and perpendicularly or radially distant One Hundred and One [101] feet Northerly from the centre line of said Right of Way as shown on said Plan No. 170, other than all mines and minerals" and "Secondly: All those portions lying between two lines drawn parallel to or concentric with and perpendicularly or radially distant One Hundred and One [101] feet and Two hundred [200] feet Northerly respectively from the said centre line as shown on said Plain No. 170, other than all mines and minerals".

A series of promissory notes (forms 1406, 1845, and 2301) regarding various small loans (under $2000) taken out by Donald McFadden through the Royal Bank of Canada. Listed "Particulars" include farm improvement loans and demand loans.

A series of 13 invoices and 23 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden, regarding various purchases from and payments made to Marshall-Wells "Hardware - Paint - Electrical Appliances - Radios - Furniture - Sporting Goods" Stores (Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Limited) in 1967.

Invoices span the period of time from 7 January 1967 to 30 December 1967. Receipts span the period of time from 3 February 1967 to 30 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of small tools and hardware, as well as some personal and household appliances and goods.

Some receipts list purchases or payments that correspond to those purchases or payments recorded on the invoices; however, not all charges recorded on invoices have corresponding receipts present.

A series of 35 monthly account statements addressed to Donald McFadden regarding his various accounts with Maple Leaf Mills Ltd. in 1967.

Account statements span the period of time from 30 December 1966 to 27 December 1967, and are organized into 5 stapled bundles by which account the invoice is associated with. These include Donald McFadden's "Loan Account" [1 bundle; 12 statements]; "Heavy" or "Heavy Turkeys" account [1 bundle; 10 statements]; "Chicken Account" [1 bundle; 4 statements]; and "Breeders" account [2 bundles; 9 statements].

Most statements are marked up with handwritten notes about specific charges and figures. Additionally, the first sheet of each stapled bundle is marked as "Checked" in blue ink at bottom right corner of page.

A collection of 20 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for various bulk fuel purchases made from Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. [Brandon Consumers Co-op] in 1967.

Receipts span the period of time from 9 February 1967 to 19 December 1967, and include a record of the quantity [in gallons], price [per gallon], and total amount due for various purchases of gasoline and diesel fuels in bulk.

A collection of 19 telephone bills [invoices] and 15 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for telephone services provided by Manitoba Telephone Systems in 1967.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 16 January 1967 to 16 December 1967, and record the Date [Day/Month], Place Called, Code [1 - Operator; 2 - "From 3rd. No."; or 4 - Collect], Number Called, and Amount [in dollars] for each call made from Donald McFadden's telephone number. The invoice also includes the total amount [in dollars] due on the account.

Each receipt is stamped in blue or black ink "Received Payment".

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Telephone" which is separated into categories ["Exchange Service Plus Total Tax"; "Long Distance: Turkeys; Breeders; Farm; School; Personal; Chickens"].

A collection of 10 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to renovations done on the farm building designated Building No. 1, made from the following businesses in 1967: Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. [Brandon Consumers Co-op]; Domtar Chemicals Ltd.; Cook Lumber & Supply Co.; North American Lumber Ltd.; Redekopp Lumber & Supply Ltd.; and Marshall-Wells Stores [Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.].

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 15 November 1967 to 20 December 1967, with the bulk being dated between 18-21 November 1967. Purchases largely consisted of hardware and lumber/plywood.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Renovations to No. 1 Bldg." which records the total cost of the renovations and notes that this cost was "Entered on Capital Exp. [Expenses]".

A collection of 27 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases made for his house and other owned buildings from the following businesses in 1967: Cancade Bros. Ltd.; North American Lumber Ltd.; Cook Lumber & Supply Co.; Marshall-Wells Stores [Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.]; Brickwood's Plumbing & Heating Ltd.; Seven Oaks Manufacturing & Sales Ltd.; Manitoba Hydro; and T. Eaton Co.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 1 February 1967 to 1 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of small hardware, household fixtures and repairs [including plumbing, window, and furnace repairs, etc.], paint and painting supplies, and supplies for barns and outbuildings [including sawdust and shavings, etc.].

Additionally includes 2 handwritten notes, one titled "House - (no bill, bought by Dad)" [dated 16 November 1967], and an untitled note regarding method of entry of invoices in account books for 1967 [undated].

A collection of 12 long-distance telephone bills [invoices] and 13 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for telephone services provided by Manitoba Telephone Systems in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 9 December 1966 to 16 December 1966, and record the Date [Day/Month], Place Called, Code [1 - Operator; 2 - "From 3rd. No."; or 4 - Collect], Number Called, and Amount [in dollars] for each long-distance call made from Donald McFadden's telephone number. The invoice also includes the total amount [in dollars] due on the account.

All but two receipts are stamped in black ink with the date and "Received Payment".

Three "Official Receipt(s)," a "Temporary Receipt," and a "Provincial Police Court" receipt from the province of Manitoba to Donald J. McFadden. The bundle includes the temporary receipt, which lists the "Particulars" as "Boarding(?) and testing 919 turkeys."

A collection of financial materials for purchases made by Donald McFadden regarding repairs to a John Deere 720 tractor. Includes a handwritten note with a breakdown of costs by date, and grouped receipts from the Brandon Consumers Co-op, Taylor & Son, and Sharpe's Auto Electric. Many of the purchased items are represented by alpha-numeric codes.

Handwritten receipts for purchases made by Don McFadden from Brandon Hatchery Co. The item list for the August 3 receipt is detailed on the verso.

A collection of handwritten receipts for payments made by D. J. McFadden and one by Marg McFadden to individuals for various services. Recipients include Maurice Gray, Paul Kushnicky, Rivers & District Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. G. A. Dyker, and "Dr. Salsbury's Laboratories, Charles City, Iowa." The latter includes an illustration of an eagle flying while holding an American flag. Included is a "Form 1612 (6-61)" receipt from the Royal Bank of Canada for a deposit of $2000 by Donald McFadden into the account of Chester McFadden.

A pamphlet titled “Bacterial Ring Rot of Potatoes” by N. Shenderevich, a research assistant, and E.T. Andersen, Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is from the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The stamp on the cover page indicates that the pamphlet is from the Office of the Agricultural Representative in Altona, Manitoba. The pamphlet provides information about how ring rot affects potatoes, how it spreads, and control methods for preventing the spread.

A pamphlet titled “Garden and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 232 and was published in March 1950 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet consists of two large information tables. Each line contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Plants Attacked,” “Description of Injurous Stages and Type of Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” “Time for Effective Control,” and “Control.” The pamphlet was printed by C.E. Leech, the King’s Printer for the Province of Manitoba.

A pamphlet titled “Preparing Bees for Winter” by C. B. Gooderham, a Dominion Apiarist. The pamphlet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture, Experimental Farms Service, Bee Division in Ottawa, Ontario, in December 1939. The pamphlet is marked as Publication 674 and Circular 151. The pamphlet provides information about “preparation of bees for winter” because “the care given to this work will largely determine the number of living colonies the following spring” such as the qualities of strong colonies of young bees, the food supply during the winter, and protection against winter weather.

"Publication No. 269." Agricultural information on corn, sugar beets, field peas, sunflowers, soybeans, rape seed, and safflower, specific to the province of Manitoba. Topics include adaptation, varieties, land preparation, cultivation, harvesting, diseases and pests, etc.

"Publication No. 699, Circular No. 164." A brief informational brochure on different types of root rot diseases, as well as "Prematurity Blight," and how they affect cereal crops.

A reprinted section of Vol. 31 of a periodical titled "Scientific Agriculture" providing information on cereal smuts. Consists primarily of the results of surveys and testing conducted on seed samples taken at random from farmers in Manitoba.

"Publication No. 150 (Third Edition)." Informational pamphlet on poultry meat production, including topics such as summer care, lice, fattening and overfeeding, killing, dressing, and scalding.

"Publication 842, Circular 187." A pamphlet, subtitled "Keep the Best and Sell the Rest," consisting primarily of photographs comparing the anatomy of laying and non-laying chickens.

A pamphlet titled “Balance Manitoba Farming with Forage Crops” published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in April 1951. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 242. The pamphlet provides information about how farmers can cultivate a balanced crop system through soil, livestock, weed control, crop rotation and variety, and various farming practices. There are several information tables and charts that provide examples of crop sequence and rotation as well as a few photographs of farmland. The name “D.J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top right corner of the cover.
Table of Contents: A Balanced Crop Program, For the Soil, For Livestock, For Weed Control, Changes Needed in Farm Practice, Choosing a Balanced Rotation, For the Grain Farm, For Farms with Some Livestock, For Long-term Mixed Farming, Crops and Varieties, Legumes, Grasses, Recommended Mixtures, Cultural Practices, Table of Recommended Crops and Mixtures, Making Top Quality Hay, Pasture Management.

A pamphlet titled” Farm Animal Insects and Their Control” by A.G. Robinson, Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in October 1958. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 267 (Revised). The pamphlet consists of a large information table split in two. Each line contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Insect,” “Animals Attacked,” “Description of Injurious Stages and Type of Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” and “Control.” The insects listed on the table are Cattle Biting Louse, Sheep Biting Louse, Short-Nosed Cattle Louse, Hog Louse, Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Horse Flies, Stable Fly, Horn Fly, House Fly, Sheep Bot Fly, Common Cattle Grub, Northern Cattle Grub, Horse Bot Fly, Nose Bot Fly, Throat Bot Fly, Sheep Ked, Cat Flea, Dog Flea, and American Dog Tick. The pamphlet also provides some information about poultry lice and mites.

A pamphlet titled “Field Crop Insects and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a Professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 1946. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 206. The pamphlet consists of a large information table on one side of the pamphlet, and additional information on the other. Each line of the table contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Insect,” “Plants Attacked,” “Evidence of Injury,” “Season in Which Damage May Be Observed,” “Description of Injurious Stage,” “Habits of Injurious Stage Insects,” “Method of Control,” and “When, Where and How to Apply Remedy.” The insects listed on the table are Field Cricket, Grasshoppers, Western Cinch Bug, Alfalfa Plant Bug, Wireworms, Sweet Clover Weevil, Beet Webworm, Armyworm, Corn Earworm, Cutworms, Hessian Fly, Wheat Stem Maggot, and the Wheat Stem Sawfly. The pamphlet also provides various pointers about how to identify which insect is affecting the farmer’s crops. The name “D.J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top right corner.

A booklet titled “Equipment for Harvesting Hay and Silage” by WM. Kalbfleisch. The booklet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farm Service in September 1949. The booklet is marked as Publication 826 and Farmers’ Bulletin 158. The booklet provides detailed information about various farm machines and equipment that are ideal for harvesting hay and silage. The booklet covers topics such as methods of collecting, hauling and storing hay and silage, using balers, forage crop harvesting methods, auxiliary equipment such as hay carts, wagon unloaders or hay blowers, and also provides an extensive appendix. The booklet includes various photographs of these different methods and machinery.

A booklet titled “Alfalfa for Hay, SIlage and Pasture” by the Forage Plants and Field Husbandry Divisions of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario and the Dominion Experimental Station in Lethbridge, Alberta. The booklet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture in Sept. 1948. The booklet is marked as Publication 735 and Farmers’ Bulletin 110. The booklet provides information about the different varieties of alfalfa, methods of growing alfalfa, harvesting methods, and how to use alfalfa as silage. The booklet includes various photographs of alfalfa varieties and fields, as well as harvesting methods. On the inside of the back cover page, there is a list of people involved with the Experimental Farm Service in Canada.

A pamphlet titled “Hay and Hay Making in Prairie Provinces” by M.J. Tinline from the Dominion Experimental Farm of the Experimental Farms Service in Brandon, Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario in August 1946. The pamphlet is marked as Publication 722 and Farmers’ Bulletin 104. The pamphlet provides information about growing hay in the Prairie provinces and covers topics such as establishing stands of hay, types of hay, how to improve the quality of hay, stacking and storage methods, and hay irrigation. The booklet also provides several photographs of hay fields and a few technical drawings of instruments for hay cultivation.

"File No. K-6-1, Serial No. 1414." Architectural plans for building a poultry range feed hopper. Drawn by "G.H.S.," checking architect's signature has faded.

A brochure titled “Prairie Grains Policy… What are the facts?” published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture in October 1971. At the beginning of the brochure, there is a foreword written by Samual Uskiw, the Minister of Agriculture in Manitoba. The purpose of the brochure is to “clear up some of the confusion that has surrounded recent national grain policy discussions.” The brochure provides details and clarification for the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act, Bill C-244 or The Prairie Grains Stabilization Act, and Manitoba’s proposal for a Net Income Stabilization Plan.

A pamphlet titled “Rental and Custom Charges for Farm Machinery” issued by the Extension Service Branch and published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the pamphlet is to “help farmers and custom operators calculate rental and custom charges for various field operations.” Inside the pamphlet is a large information table and worksheet that lists various farm machinery and their rental and custom charges. Some of the machines listed include backhoes, forage blowers, hay conditioners, mowers, rakes, and crawler tractors. On the back of the pamphlet, there is a guide for using the worksheet.

A pamphlet titled “Caragana is a Valuable Hedge and Shelterbelt Plant” by John Walker, Superintendent of the Forest Nursery Station in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. The pamphlet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in 1951. The pamphlet provides information about the shrub Caragana and covers topics such as growing Cargana from seed, starting a hedge, trimming overgrown hedges, and removing unwanted or surplus hedges.

A booklet titled “Dominion Forest Nursery Stations Progress Report 1947-1952” by John Walker, Superintendent of the Dominion Forest Nursery Station in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, and W.L. Kerr, Superintendent of the Dominion Forest Nursery Station in Sutherland, Saskatchewan. The booklet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in 1954. The booklet outlines the tree-planting activities over a period of six years at the two Forestry Nursery Stations. The report outlines the distribution of trees for shelterbelt and hedge planting on farms, permanent plantations, farm shelterbelts, special cooperative projects, rodent control, publicity, and tree physiology.

A pamphlet titled “Provincial Feed Analysis Service” from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation. The pamphlet was published in December 1966 and is marked as Publication No. 450. The pamphlet provides information about the feed analysis services offered by the provincial government. The photographs included in the pamphlet depict the analysis process.

A poster containing the genealogy of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat cultivars. The genealogical chart was produced by Dr. Ron M. DePauw of the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), and the poster was distributed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Top Crop Manager magazine.

The poster also lists "Wheat relatives in CWRS genealogy" [Triticum turgidum ssp. diccocoides; T. turgidum ssp. durum; T. speltoides; and T. tauschii]; "Doubled haploid cultivars" [McKenzie; Lillian; Superb; Alvena; CDC Abound; Waskada; Stettler; Shaw; Carberry; and Muchmore]; and "Cultivars developed using molecular marker assisted selection" [Lillian; Somerset; Goodeve; and Vesper].

Three CWRS cultivars are shown in captioned photographs: "Marquis", "Neepawa", and "AC Barrie".

A booklet titled “Ornamental Shrubs and Small Trees for the Canadian Prairies” by S.W. Edgecombe, an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Manitoba. The booklet was published by Line Elevators Farm Service in April 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet covers topics such as the use of ornamental shrubs in home plantings, plant maintenance, and recommended shrubs and information about their care. Throughout the booklet, there are various photographs of shrubs and small trees. On the back cover page of the booklet, there is a list of sponsors. On the cover page "D. J. McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner.

A booklet titled “Forage Crops and Stable Agriculture” by R. Whiteman, an Agronomist from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. The booklet was published by the Manitoba Pool Elevators in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet provides information about soil erosion, producing good quality hay, pasture production, and corn production in Manitoba, among other topics. On the cover page "D. J. McFadden" is handwritten under the title.

A Chemical Weed Control National Handbook from the Agricultural Department of the National Grain Company Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The handbook was published in 1954. The handbook provides information about chemical treatments for various weeds as well as different charts that list combinations and the amounts of chemicals necessary for weed control. The final pages of the handbook contain handwritten field notes. The back cover of the handbook is a small pouch that contains a pull-out cardstock Mixing Table Chart that indicates the ounces of acid necessary per gallon of water.

"Special Bulletin No. 2." Information on harvesting barley to maintain a malting grade. Includes photographs and illustrations of "cylinder and concave adjustments."

A "vest-pocket edition" publication on quality expectations and grading factors for various field crops being sold in Manitoba, including information on excess seeds, ergot and smut, grain mixtures, dampness and moisture levels, etc. Contains advertisements for local businesses.

Three documents providing information on agricultural seed treatments. The first is titled "The Control of Loose Smut of Barley" and outlines two methods; warm water and spergon. The second is titled "An appraisal of some seed treatments for sale in Canada 1954" and consists mainly of a table comparing the effectiveness of 19 different products. The third is titled "Hot-water treatment of wheat and barley seed" and provides details and instructions on the procedure specific to wheat and barley.

A booklet titled “Rapeseed: Canada’s “Cinderella’ Crop” published by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in April 1968. The booklet provides information about the origins and history of rapeseed plants, ideal growing conditions, varieties and species, seeding practices, and various diseases and pests that can affect plant growth. The booklet includes several information tables, maps, and photographs related to rapeseed and its production. The booklet ends with an acknowledgement statement from James McAnsh, the Executive Director of the Rapeseed Association of Canada. For further information, there are two contacts listed on the back cover page.
Table of Contents: Origin and History, Foreword, Introduction, World Oilseed Market, Domestic Market Potential, Rapeseed Breeding Program, Area of Adaptation, Choice of Land and Rotation, Rape Varieties and Species, Seed and Seeing Practices, Use of Fertilizer, Pollination, Weed Control, Diseases, Control of Rape and Mustard Diseases, Insect Pests, Harvesting and Threshing, Storage and Cleaning, Grading, Mustard Seed Crops Introduction, Mustard Species, Area of Adaptation, Varieties, Harvesting and Marketing, Grading.

A booklet titled “Insect Pests and Diseases of Rape and Mustard” published by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in November 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet was prepared by Dr L. Burgess, Dr J. Dueck, Dr G.A. Petrie, and L.G. Putnam from the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The booklet is an updated version of the booklet of the same name from 1972 and provides information about the various insects and diseases that can affect rapeseed and mustard plants at all stages of growth. Each insect and disease is described and accompanied by a colour photograph. The booklet also provides solutions for mitigating or preventing these pests. There are several updates from the previous booklet to include more insects and diseases.
Table of Contents: Flea Beetle, Red Turnip Beetle, Red-backed Cutworm, Diamondback Moth, Bertha Armyworm, Beet Webworm, Loopers, Clover Caterpillars, Other Caterpillars, Imported Cabbageworm, Western Cabbageworm, Aphids, Minimizing Hazards to Bees, Preparation of Sprayers, Personal Safety, Table of Control Recommendations, Staghead or White Rust, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Black Spot, Grey Stem, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, Foot Rot, Black Leg, and Aster Yellows.

A write-up on turkey farming. Topics include ranges and wire runs, brooding, and feeding.

A booklet on agricultural sustainability with a focus on soybean crops. Contains the mission statement and goals of the producing organization (Field to Market), statistical data on topics such as land and energy use, soil loss, climate impact, and water use, as well as a collection of quotes from industry professionals.

A booklet titled “Canola Meal for Livestock and Poultry” edited by Dr. D.R. Clandinin for the Canola Council of Canada. The booklet was published by the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 1981 and is marked as Publication No. 59. This publication “assembles the latest research findings on the use of canola meal in rations for livestock and poultry.” The publication provides information about processing canola seed for quality meal, the composition of canola meal, canola meal for poultry, canola meal for pigs, and canola meal for beef and dairy cattle. Each section is written by various authors who are all listed on the last page of the publication.

A newsletter titled “Canola Digest” from the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The newsletter, published monthly, is marked as Volume 14, No. 11 and was published in November 1980. The newsletter provides information about various topics related to canola oil such as stars at the Alberta Growers’ Convention, research funds for the council, the titles of the proposed research, an upcoming meeting for Saskatchewan growers, domestic production of deodorized oils, overseas clearances, and current canola production. Several information tables are included in the newsletter.

A pamphlet titled “Phosphorus” by Dr. J.D. Beaton, Chief Agronomist. The pamphlet is from Cominco Ltd in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet is marked as Number 28 and was published on December 30, 1975. On the cover of the pamphlet, there is a bubble map illustrating the role of phosphorus in crop production. The pamphlet provides information about the importance of phosphorus in crop production and covers topics such as the properties of phosphorus, phosphorus placement for cereal crops, phosphorus fertilization of corn, and residual phosphorus.

A collection of 12 bank deposit slips belonging to Donald McFadden regarding various bank transactions made through his RBC account in 1970.

Deposit slips span the period of time from 27 February 1970 to 30 October 1970, and record the particulars and amounts of each transaction. These include records of loans and interest accrued on loans, payments on overdraft charges, and other various deposits made by Donald McFadden.

A collection of 10 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his tractors made from Lee Implements Ltd., Long & McKie [John Deere Dealers], J. A. Keddy Ltd., Madden's Repair Shop, Brandon Heating & Plumbing Ltd, and Laurent "Larry" Laberge, in 1970.

Invoices span the period of time from 31 May 1970 to 15 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, general maintenance and repair services, and parts for Donald McFadden's tractors.

Additionally includes 4 handwritten notes or receipts regarding payments for small purchases, including gloves and a tractor plug, antifreeze, fuses, etc.

A collection of 25 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his GMC 960 truck, made from various service stations and garages, Brandon Automobiles Ltd., Stratford-Frame Agencies Ltd., Uniroyal Ltd., Western Motors, Deer Lodge Automotive Centre, and the Province of Manitoba Auto License Division, in 1970.

Invoices span the period of time from 12 February 1970 to 30 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, general maintenance and repair services, parts, and a load increase licensing fee for Donald McFadden's GMC 960 truck.

Additionally includes 2 handwritten notes or receipts regarding payments for small purchases, including 5 gallons of gas and a bulb.

A collection of approximately 60 invoices and receipts, and 11 monthly account statements, addressed to Donald McFadden or Mrs. Donald [Margaret] McFadden, regarding various purchases from the Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. (Co-op), Rivers Branch, in 1970.

Invoices and account statements span the period of time from 30 December 1969 to 22 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of bulk fuel and oil, household and personal items including clothing and shoes, kitchenware, and other household goods, and miscellaneous automotive or building supplies.

Some account statements and invoices are marked up by Donald McFadden. Some invoices are signed by Margaret McFadden.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Co-op Purchases - 1970", containing a detailed list of the total cost of all purchases made at Co-op in 1970 [organized into categories including "Bulk Reg. Gas", "Bulk Purple Gas", "Diesel", "Oil", "J.D.A. Distillate", "Personal", and "Misc."]; and 1 handwritten note regarding an interest payment.

A series of approximately 80 receipts and 11 account statements addressed to Donald McFadden, regarding various purchases made from, and payments made to, Forman's Hardware Limited in 1970.

Account statements span the period of time from 31 December 1969 to 28 December 1970. Receipts span the period of time from 2 January 1970 to 29 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of various small tools and hardware, as well as some personal and household appliances and goods.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Forman's Account 1970" - a very detailed list of all purchases made by Donald McFadden or members of his family at Forman's Hardware Ltd. in 1970, including the date of purchase, items purchased, and the total cost of the purchases, and organized into categories based on what the purchase was used for ["Breeders"; "Poultry Equipment Repairs"; "Misc. Equipment Repairs"; "Poultry"; "Buildings"; "Personal"; "Small Tools"; "Capital Items"; "Overhead"; and "Highland Games"]; and 1 handwritten receipt regarding a purchase of rope and screws used to repair a toboggan, made on 29 December 1970.

A collection of approximately 90 invoices and 11 account statements addressed to Donald McFadden, regarding various purchases made from, and payments made to, Feed-Rite Mills Ltd. in 1970.

Invoices and account statements span the period of time from 12 May 1970 to 31 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of supplies and equipment related to the care and maintenance of Donald McFadden's poultry flocks, including feed, veterinary supplies and medication, and equipment [thermometers, brooder guards, augers, etc.] or equipment repairs.

Additionally includes 1 double-sided handwritten note titled "Feed Rite Purchases - 1970 - No. 2 Flock & Broilers" - a detailed list of all purchases made by Donald McFadden or members of his family at Feed-Rite Mills Ltd. in 1970, including the date of purchase, items purchased, and total cost of the purchases, and organized into categories ["Starter"; "Conc."; "Broilers"; "Interest"; "Poults"; "Equipment"; "Grit"; "Clamps & Fittings"; "Misc."; "After Sept. 30"; "Drugs"; and "Pen"]; 6 handwritten notes containing information about other purchases from Feed-Rite Mills Ltd.; and 2 credit memorandums regarding the crediting of funds to Donald McFadden's accounts.

One invoice was signed by Chester [C.J.] McFadden, while the rest are signed by Donald McFadden.

A collection of approximately 60 invoices, receipts and documents addressed to Donald McFadden regarding transactions related to his poultry enterprises in 1970 from more than 20 businesses and organizations including various hardware, department and drug stores, poultry farms and co-operatives, grain companies, shipping companies, cold storage services, independent contractors, and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture.

Invoices, receipts and documents span the period of time from 14 January 1970 to 30 December 1970. Contents largely consisted of grain and feed purchases; veterinary supplies; turkey insemination services; test reports and "Certificates of Condemnation" related to the conduction of poultry flock testing and inspections; records of poultry sales and shipments; cold storage products; etc.

Additionally includes 11 handwritten notes and receipts regarding the value of various small transactions and gifts related to the poultry business in 1970, including turkey and chicken gifts, wage payments and pay adjustments to individuals, "P.P.I. set aside", payments to Feed-Rite Mills Ltd. and Maple Leaf Mills Ltd.

A collection of approximately 80 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding payments and transactions made on credit cards in 1970 to 9 businesses including various service stations and hotels or motels.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 2 January 1970 to 30 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, automotive maintenance and repairs, travel accommodations and meals, United States cash exchange, and some small personal purchases. Purchases were made in several locations in Canada and the U.S.

The bulk of the receipts have been signed by Donald McFadden; however, some have been signed by Margaret McFadden or by Laurent "Larry" Laberge.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Credit Card Purchases", a detailed list of all purchases made on credit cards in 1970, organized into categories ["Ford 500 Gas"; "Ford 300 Gas"; "Truck Gas"; "Accommodation"; "Meals"; "Lyle's Car"; "Ford 500 Repairs"; "Ford 300 Repairs"; "Larry's Car"; "C.C. [Credit Card?] Charges"; "U.S. Exchange"]; and 3 handwritten notes regarding "U.S. Exchange", "Larry's gas expenses on trip to Bismarck", and "Business" and "Personal" motel costs for a January 3-13 trip to an N.T.F. [National Turkey Federation] convention.

Six deposit slips from the Royal Bank of Canada showing cheque exchange rate charges to Donald J. McFadden. Five are "Form 1845 (8-64)" and one is "Form 1845 (10-49)."

Invoices from the Farm Credit Corporation issued to Mr Donald J. McFadden requesting payment on a loan. The "current instalment" is shown broken down into principal and interest amounts. All text is in both English and French.

Transaction records for purchases made by Don McFadden from Gazette-Reporter, "A Weekly Newspaper Serving a Progressive Town & District Since 1908." Items purchased are a rubber stamp, counter check book, and "100 #8 envelopes."

Receipts for purchases made by Don McFadden at Macleods, also stylized "Macleod's Limited" and "Macleods Family Shopping Centre." The three smaller till tape receipts have the purchased item names added to them by hand, and include "rope" and "hammer." The three larger receipts contain a list of brand names that can be found at Macleods on the verso.

A pair of "Official Receipt" documents, one with an attached "Temporary Receipt," from the province of Manitoba to Donald J. McFadden. The one dated November 8, 1965 is a "Turkey App. Fee" for $20, and the one dated December 20, 1965 is a "Turkey Inspection Fee" for $86.40.

A collection of receipts from Rivers Service Station for purchases made by Don McFadden. Items sold include cables, batteries, wiper blades, water pump, door adjustment, etc.

A pair of receipts from "TATTON agencies ltd." for purchases made by D. McFadden. Sold items are titled "Rainbow Grit No. 2" and "Oyster shell," both sold in three lengths of 50 inches.

Receipts for purchases made by Donald McFadden at various authorized Esso dealerships and service stations. Bundles appear to be organized by dates around a particular excursion, and consist primarily of "Imperial Oil Limited Esso-Matic Invoice(s)" with other receipts attached. Includes a set of punched Esso credit card receipt stubs which have been stamped "PAID" by the Royal Bank of Canada. Three of the stubs are marked with the slogan "Put a Tiger in your Tank."

Documents from the Workmen's Compensation Board of Manitoba. The punched card requests a payment of $65.93 "within one month from 08-04-65" is marked in pencil as "Paid by cheque - Apr 26/65." The assessment contains an entry under "Industry Name" of "Bldg Const Repairs" and an amount due of $30. It is also marked as "Pd by cheque July 2/65" and "Marked up" in Donald McFadden's handwriting. The verso includes a write-up of penalties for payment neglect and information on family coverage.

"This permit must be presented each time a grain transaction is made which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, or Regulations, are required to be entered in the Permit."

"Deliveries of grain under this Permit must be made at Pendennis. Deliveries of grain cannot be made to any other station without proper authority from The Canadian Wheat Board."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1949-1950 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's 1949-50 Delivery Permit, signed by Donald J. McFadden and dated 29 July 1949, which records his owned lands, the size of his farm in 1949 in acres, and his seeded acres in 1949, is included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Oats, and Barley are made throughout the permit book.

Permit book additionally includes information regarding "Producers' Certificates" and "Penalties" ["for the delivery of grain in excess of the quota or in breach of The Canadian Wheat Board Act, or Regulations"], and a blank form titled "Record of Grain Purchases" on inner back cover.

Some pages of the permit book are left blank.

"This permit must be presented to the elevator agent each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under the Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit at the time of delivery."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1959-1960 crop year. An undated copy of Donald McFadden's 1959-60 Delivery Permit, signed by Donald J. McFadden, which records his lands owned and lands rented [from Mrs. Etta Greasley], and his seeded and total farm acres in 1959, is included. The selected Delivery Point is Carnegie, Manitoba.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat and Oats are made throughout the permit book. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act [PGAPA] is filled in by hand on page 13. "Form AR-E Cancellation of Endorsement", dated 10 August 1959, is affixed to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally includes information regarding "Producers' Certificates" and "Penalties" ["for the making of false statements in applications and declarations in permit books or for delivery of grain in excess of the quota and any other breach of The Canadian Wheat Board Act or Regulations"], a list of instructions for using the permit book titled "Important" on inner front cover, and a blank form titled "Record of Grain Purchased by Permit Holder" on back cover.

Several pages of the permit book are left blank.

A folding stand-up calendar from August 2016 to July 2017. Four photographs on the front show various examples of grain storage and processing infrastructure.

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2004-2005 crop year, beginning with August 2004 and ending with July 2005.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract, Producer Payment Options (PPO), and Advance program deadlines, as well as Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2004-05 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Additionally lists the locations of CWB offices and information about the CWB's website.

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2008-2009 crop year, beginning with August 2008 and ending with July 2009.

Calendar highlights contract sign-up deadlines [Generic Programs; Identity Preserved Contract Programs; Pricing Programs] and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2008-09 shipping weeks (1-53) at the start of each week.

Fiction. Contemporary mystery novel published in 1989.

"You are a Hollywood agent. Most of the actors you represent are unemployed. Your bank balance is low, and your new secretary is an illegal alien. A client you can barely remember has been bizarrely murdered. You have had better days. Then your client's lover makes you an offer: investigate the murder, for a large check. What do you do? If you're Jake Weissman, out of condition and no hero, you refuse. Absolutely.

But money talks, pressure mounts, and a reluctant Jake sets off on a trail that leads him to a retired stuntman with dreams of playing Shakespeare, an aging M-G-M bathing beauty, two weird teenage stagehands, and an imperious guitar-playing feminist. In true theatrical fashion, egos clash, bodies appear, complications ensue, and Jake unravels a tangled skein indeed."

Fiction. A contemporary gay novel published in 1994, which explores the Black LGBTQ+ experience in New York in the 1990s.

"Mitchell Crawford always wished, hoped, and dreamed for a RUFFNECK - a hip-hop-lovin', street-struttin', cool posin', crazy crotch-grabbin' brotha. And he finally finds one in Raheim Rivers, who is a vision of lust: six feet tall and 215 pounds of mocha-chocolate muscle. Mitchell knows Raheim will take him for a walk on the wild side, especially between the sheets. But he doesn't count on getting behind Raheim's mask - and finding someone he can love."

Non-fiction. Presented in the style of a punk zine and with contributions from Gus Van Sant, Kurt Cobain, Vaginal Creme Davis, Bruce LaBruce, and David McIntosh, the book provides an intimate look at the life and work of Canadian filmmaker Bruce LaBruce.

Contents:
Introduction [Noam Gonick]; Forward [Bruce LaBruce]; Dingleberries and Donkey Dongs: An Intimate Chat with Vaginal Creme Davis, Rick Castro and Bruce LaBruce; Beneath the Making of Hustler White, A Movie by Bruce LaBruce and Rick Castro Shooting Diary [Bruce LaBruce]; Kurt [Gus Van Sant]; Letter [Kurt Cobain]; Engines of Desire, Empire of the Undead: LaBruce, Sex, Money and Celebrity from J.D.s to Hustler White [David McIntosh]; J.D.'s; No Skin Off My Ass: An Original Screenplay; Super 8½: An Original Screenplay.

Informational booklet written by William Riddel and produced by the Canadian Wheat Board [CWB] ca. 1965, intended to explain "the origin, nature and purpose of The Canadian Wheat Board".

Contents:
Early Background; Present Wheat Board Organization; Producers' Marketing; Initial Payments; Delivery Quotas; Control of Grain Movement; Does Wheat Board Sell Grain?; Wheat Board Agents; Direct Government-to-Government Sales of Wheat; Pricing Policy; Sales Promotion; Co-operation with Other Government Agencies; Summary of Wheat Board Functions.

Foldable, double-sided educational poster created by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the steps in the interrelated processes of Milling [including Durum Wheat; Wheat Intake; Cleaning; Tempering; The Milling Process; Semolina] and Pasta Making [including Mixing; Extrusion; Drying; Packaging].

Additionally includes 1 image showing a cross-section of an amber durum wheat kernel; 1 diagram of an amber durum wheat kernel highlighting its different components [Endosperm; Bran; Germ]; and 4 images showing different pasta products made with durum semolina [Dry Pasta (Long Products and Short Products); Fresh Pasta; and Couscous].

A selection of issues of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical "Grain Matters". "Grain Matters" is a bimonthly publication distributed to prairie farmers which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry in Western Canada.

"With the CWB's Producer Payment Options (PPOs), the choice is yours: you can market your wheat and barley and receive payment through the pool accounts, you can lock in a floor price for your grain and still benefit from future increases in the pool return or you can lock in a price for your grain based on future markets. ... There are three different options: the Basis Payment Contract (BPC), the Fixed Price Contract (FPC) and the Early Payment Option (EPO)."

Informational pamphlet designed to explain the differences between three different Producer Payment Options (PPOs) that are available to Canadian grain farmers. The pamphlet is organized into 5 sections separated by tabbed dividers and was produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ahead of the 2004-2005 crop year.

Includes:
Introduction ["PPO's at a glance"]; Basis Payment Contract (BPC) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Fixed Price Contract (FPC) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Early Payment Option (EPO) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Other Program Features and Glossary ["Target price for BPC and FPC"; "Exchange for physicals"; "Glossary"]; and PPO Questions and Answers.

Non-fiction. An insider history of the United Church of Canada from 1925-1974. A note from the author on page i reads "To Chester and Madge McFadden, with every good wish, Grace Lane" and a second note underneath reads "Love from Alice(?)." Includes b&w and colour photographs, and a bookmark from Black Bond Books in Brandon, Manitoba is laid-in between pages 28-29.

A Dietotherapy Manual from the Dietetic Association of Manitoba. The manual was compiled by the Special Committees of the Dietetic Association of Manitoba and was published by Stoval-Advocate Press Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1972. Inside the manual front cover, there is a red embossing tape that reads “M. McFadden” who is presumably, Margaret McFadden. The dividers are labelled “Section I,” “Section II,” “Section III,” and “Appendix.” The first section provides information about standard hospital diets. The second section provides information about small hospitals and care facilities. The third section provides information about counselling communities about healthy nutrition.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1980-1981 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 13 August 1980, and a copy of his amended permit book application dated 5 May 1981, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and assignable and quota acres for the 1980-1981 crop year, are included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. Two "Courtesy Weigh Scale Tickets", filled in by hand in blue ink, are tucked in immediately following the front cover of the permit book. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act is filled in by hand on page 80. One copy of "Form DP-7 Application for Amendments to 1980-81 Quota Acre Assignments" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" is attached to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", "Instructions for Recording Deliveries of Grain", "Instructions Regarding Producer Identification Plates", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1979-1980 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 27 July 1979, and a copy of his amended permit book application dated 23 October 1979, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and assignable and quota acres for the 1979-1980 crop year, are included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. Two typed "Statements of Account Advance Payment" are taped to the inner front cover of the permit book. One "Form AR-E - Cancellation of Endorsement" is attached to page 74. One "Seed Purchase Declaration" [with one duplicate copy] and one copy of "Form DP-7 Application for Amendments to 1979-80 Quota Acre Assignments" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" are attached to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", "Instructions for Recording Deliveries of Grain", "Instructions Regarding Producer Identification Plates", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year. A yellow handwritten note which reads "Renewed By Phone July 15/10" is affixed to the front cover of the permit book.

The contents of the permit book are entirely blank.

Permit book additionally contains "Important Information" [regarding Delivery Permits and Delivery Contracts], "CWB Cash Advance - Advance Payments Program [APP] Wheat, Durum and Barley Cash Advances", "Delivery of Screenings for Wheat and Durum", and "CWB Information Services" [including "e-Services @ www.cwb.ca"; "Online @ www.cwb.ca"; "CWB Farm Business Team" contact information; "Farm Business Representatives"; "CWB Saskatoon Regional Office" contact information; and "The Canadian Wheat Board" contact information].

Invoices/receipts from the Canadian Wheat Board for the purchase of agricultural products from D J McFadden, primarily wheat and oats.

Handwritten receipts (including carbon copies) and account statements for purchases made by Donald McFadden from both the Brandon and the Portage la Prairie Co-ops. Purchased items include gasoline, brake fluid, batteries, sandpaper, broom, hacksaw blade, etc. One bundle of receipts from the Portage La Prairie Co-op includes a receipt from " Luke's B-A Service" in Elie, Manitoba.

Grain delivery permit books kept by members of the McFadden family from 1970-1979.

Program booklet for the 2003 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 8-11. Main Stage performers included Slainte Mhath, Le Vent Du Nord, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bob Geldof, Son De Madera, Kathleen Edwards, John Hammond, The Waifs, Leon Redbone, Buddy Guy, Stringband, April Verch, Abdullah Chhadeh & Nara, Billy Bragg, Seven Nations, Tom Paxton, Hamid Baroudi, White Cockatoo, Petrona Martinez, and Ani DiFranco.

Contents:
Site Map 2003; Messages from Funders; Messages from: President, General Manager, Artistic Director; Festival Operating Times; What You Need to Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; History of the Folk Festival; Festival Memories; Discography; Food Vendors; Hand-Made Village; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Main Stage Concerts.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Program booklet for the 2005 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 7-10. Main Stage performers included Kawa Brass Band, Nathan, Ba Cissoko, Bill Frisell Quartet, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Sue Foley, Jackie Greene, The Be Good Tanyas, Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias, Dr. John & The Lower 911, Madrigaïa, The Campbell Brothers, Lila Downs, Instinkt, Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits, Odetta, Xavier Rudd, Daniel Lanois, and Emmylou Harris.

Contents:
Site Map; Birds Hill Park Map; Messages from Funders; Welcome; Operating Times; What You Need To Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; Firefly Palace; Folk School; Artistic Achievement Award; Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Young Artist Program; Tribute to David Landy; Hand-made Village; Food Court; Selected Discography; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Main Stage Schedule.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Program booklet for the 2007 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 5-8. Main Stage performers included Ollabelle, John Jorgenson Quintet, The Duhks, Indigo Girls, Corb Lund & The Hurtin' Albertans, African Guitar Summit, Kiran Ahluwalia, Crooked Still, The Flatlanders featuring Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ndidi Onukwulu, Leo Kottke, Boom Pam, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man & Jeff Coffin, The Cat Empire, Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra, Los Lobos, and Randy Newman.

Contents:
Festival Site Map; Welcome from Funders; Welcome from the Festival; Folkfest Checklist; General Information [Operating Times; Getting Here, Getting In, and Getting Home; Festival Traffic Survival Guide; Getting Settled; Rules; Safety; Etiquette; Camping at the Festival]; The Music [Main Stage; Firefly Palace; Finale; Daytime Stage Schedules - Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Folk School Tent; Performer Biographies; Young Performers Program; Hosts; Discography]; Kids at the Fest [Kids' Stage Schedules; Activities Schedule]; Visual Arts [Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Young Artists Program]; Eat, Drink and Be Merry [Food Village; Taverns]; Shop 'Til You Drop [Hand-Made Village; Music Store Tent; Corner Store; Festival Merchandise; Raffle]; More Than 4 Days in July [Folk Music Retreat; The Folk Exchange; Folk School @ The Folk Exchange; Festival Music Store; Folk Club; Artistic Achievement Award; Winter Wassail; Music in the Market; Festival Concert Series; The Festival Hub; Site Master Plan; Memories: 2006 Festival Photos]; Backstage [Partners; Friends; Donors; Bursary and Access Programs; Volunteer Awards; Volunteers; Winnipeg Folk Festival Board; Winnipeg Folk Festival Staff; Index; In Memoriam/Credits; Donation Form].

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Program booklet for the 2008 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 10-13. Main Stage performers included Carrie Rodriguez, The Infamous Stringdusters, Dobet Gnahoré, The Weakerthans, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Outlaw Social, Forro In The Dark, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Abigail Washburn and The Sparrow Quartet featuring Béla Fleck with Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Nanci Griffith, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Calexico, Balkan Beat Box, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Kathleen Edwards, Jakob Dylan and The Gold Mountain Rebels, Joan Armatrading, and Ray Davies.

Contents:
Site Map; On the Main Stage; Welcome Messages; The Music [Big Blue @ Night; Daytime Stages; The Legacy of Willie P. Bennett; Folk School Tent; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Main Stage Hosts; Selected Discography]; Family Area [Chickadee Big Top Performers; Special Guests; Family Area Schedule]; Visual Arts [Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Young Artists Program]; Eat, Drink and Shop [Food Village; Hand-Made Village; More Festival Shopping; Music Store Tent; The Hub; 35th Anniversary Clothing and Collectibles; Raffle]; More Than Four Days [The Folk Retreat; The Folk Exchange; The Festival Music Store; The Winnipeg Folk Festival Concert Series; The Winter Wassail; The Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Achievement Award]; 35 Years of Festival Memories; Information [Operating Times; Getting Here; Getting Settled; Rules and Safety; Etiquette; Camping]; Backstage [Sponsors; Festival Site Master Plan; Donors; Light the Way Campaign; The Glass Banjo Award; In Memoriam; Volunteers; Board of Directors; Staff]; Songs of the Finale.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Three folders previously containing the 77th, 78th, and 79th annual reports of the United Grain Growers cooperative for the years (ending on July 31) of 1983, 1984, and 1985. They consist primarily of photographs and illustrations of various tractor models. The 77th annual report folder contains "Appendix G" which provides details on the tractors on the folder and includes a photograph of a computerized dashboard inside a tractor cab.

Promotional material for the Edmonton Eskimos football team's 1952 season. Consists of a cartoonish map of Canada with Alberta exaggerated in size and shape, coloured yellow, and declaring "the Grey Cup is moving west" with comical illustrations portraying prominent Alberta and football themes.

A pair of commemorative photographic print collections for the centennial celebration of Daly, Manitoba with captions. Subjects include the Tarbolton United Church, the town of Bradwardine dated 1919, the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Wheatland, the Ramsay stone house dated 1921, blacksmith Luke Blabey (uncle of Hazel Oakey), and "John Radcliffe's five-horse hitch" dated 1910.

A publication titled “Gardening with Gus” which is a collection of horticultural hints from the Gus Hendzel column in The Brandon Sun newspaper. The collection was published in Brandon, Manitoba in 1977. There are 42 columns in total that were included in the collection, all written by Gus Hendzel. The collection includes columns such as “Planting methods,” “Winter protection,” “Symptoms of Elm disease,” and “Fruit Trees” among many others.

A pair of original art pieces depicting the exterior of the now demolished curling arena at Furby Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. One image shows a street view of the building with a pair of 60s or 70s era muscle cars parked outside. The second image is focused on the building's entrance and shows a single figure approaching the door holding a curling broom and pair of shoes. The Furby Place Curl Arena logo is attached to the painting as an additional oval-shaped raised piece, and the left edge of the painting is covered with a strip of beige painter's tape.