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Item · n.d.
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An advertising brochure for the "Ayerst brand of sodium sulfamethazine...to stop coccidiosis cheaply and easily and to treat animal infections." Includes a list of advantages, directions and various methods of apllication, dosage requirements, cost per bird, and "use in four-footed animals." Stamp on the front reads "The Braun Drug Co., Ltd. Box 427 Altona, : Man."

Ayerst, McKenna and Harrison, Ltd.
Item · n.d.
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An advertising pamphlet for Rahr Malting Co, subtitled "Malt of Reputation since 1847." Includes information on the Rahr family, locations, an illustrated cross-section of a tower malthouse, and a list of the company's key strengths. The outer side of the brochure is one panoramic photograph of a Rahr malting facility.

Rahr Malting Co.
Item · 2022
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A seed catalogue from Nutrien Ag Solutions. Includes information on canola, mustard, flax, soybean, corn, forage, and cereal seeds and crops, as well as insecticides and seed treatments. Laid-in after the last page is a sheet on the "Proven Performance Trials" by Nutrien Ag Solutions, which includes information on the program, a map showing testing locations, and a QR code for viewing the 2021 plot trials.

Nutrien Ag Solutions
Item · 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A Poulin Chemical Pest Control Catalogue for 1966. On the first page, there is an introductory message from the General Manager of Poulin Chemicals in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On each page, there is a description of each chemical accompanied by an illustration of the pest the chemical is supposed to control or the chemical container. The descriptions also indicate the price and container size for each chemical. On the final page of the catalogue is a blank order form.

Poulin Chemicals
Item · [n.d.]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A catalogue for Canadian Farming titled “Farm Shop Ideas.” The catalogue is for Westman Equipment Co., a “truck, farm and recreation equipment store” in Brandon, Manitoba and was published by the International Harvester Company. The catalogue lists various tools and machinery for farm living. Each tool and machine is illustrated and includes a short write-up about the function of the tool and why it is useful on a farm. Some of the tools listed include a nail puller, a welder, a saw guard, a tool rack, and a sheet metal cutter. The catalogue also includes information about tips for safe farm welding and an article about how farm tools save time. On the back of the catalogue, there is a mailing sticker addressed to D.J. McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba.

International Harvester Company
Item · [1977]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure advertising Treflan, an herbicide for controlling the spread of the weed Green foxtail. Treflan is a product from the company Elanco in Calgary, Alberta. The brochure outlines the steps for using Treflan and includes illustrations of the process. On the back of the brochure, there are testimonials from farmers in Manitoba who have used the product, as well as a testimonial from Dr Elmer Stobbe from the Crop Science Department at the University of Manitoba. The year 1977 is handwritten on the cover of the brochure.

Elanco
Item · [n.d.]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure advertising TOK E25, a selective herbicide for killing weeds. TOK E25 is a product from Rohm & Haas Company of Canada Limited and distributed by Chipman Chemicals Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The brochure provides information about the herbicide such as why its use improves crops, when to use it, how much should be used per acre, how to use it, some testimonials from users, and various precautions that should be taken.

Rohm and Haas Canada Limited
Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Meet the demands of tomorrow with today's new Patriot sprayers."

An illustrated catalogue produced by agricultural machinery manufacturer Case IH, advertising their 2012 Patriot series sprayer models. The lineup included the Case IH Patriot 4430, 3330, and 3230 sprayer models.

Contents:
Leading the Industry (pp. 4-5)
Machine Configuration (pp. 6-7)
Quality of Application (pp. 8-9)
Aim Command (pp. 10-11)
Operator Environment (pp. 12-13)
Power & Productivity (pp. 14-15)
Patriot Family (pp. 16-19)
Maximum Uptime (pp. 20-21)
Systems Approach (p. 22)
Specifications (p. 23)

Case IH
Item · 2005
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A small souvenir diagram of a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator. The diagram is formed in the shape of a grain elevator and when the diagram is opened, the inside workings and mechanisms of a grain elevator are colourized and labelled. Also inside the diagram is a short description of how a wheat elevator functions and lists notable highlights of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. The diagram was created for the Saskatchewan Centennial in 2005.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Item · [2018?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure for Winnipeg Livestock Sales Ltd. for the Spring 2018 season. Inside the brochure are four calendar months, January through April, and various days are marked with scheduled sales and days the company is open for receiving. The brochure also includes several small advertisements for local livestock dealers and buyers. Contact information for the company, as well as an illustrated map with the company location in Winnipeg, Manitoba, are listed on the back of the brochure. The brochure also includes several photographs of cattle and livestock enclosures.

Winnipeg Livestock Sales Ltd.
Item · 1984
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84, from Manitoba Agriculture. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 2: Moisture and Climate. The course was created in 1984. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. The packet includes the Lesson 2 booklet which is full of diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as determining the moisture level in soil, how plants use water, and the effects of fertilizer. The packet includes a second booklet titled “Southern Manitoba’s Climate & Agriculture” by S. Dunlop and C.F. Shaykewich from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba.

Manitoba Agriculture
Item · 1984
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 3: Salinity and Drainage. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 3 booklet which contains diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as detecting salinity in soils, topography, soil drainage, and drainage costs.

Manitoba Agriculture
Item · 1981 - 1984
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 4: Soil Fertility. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 4 booklet which contains diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as nitrogen in soil, soil phosphorus, and the role of potassium and sulphur. Also included is a list of Soils ‘84 television shows for participants to watch, a page about legume inoculation written in 1981, a leaflet titled “Nitrogen Fixation and Legumes in Crop Rotation” which was written in 1982, and a second leaflet titled “Micronutrients in Crop Production” which was written in 1983.

Manitoba Agriculture
Item · 1984
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 8: Tillage. The courses were mailed to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 8 booklet which contains information tables and photographs, and provides information about topics such as selecting tillage equipment, specific implements for tilling, and tillage systems. Also included in the envelope are the final exam for the course, exam instructions, and an evaluation form for the course.

Manitoba Agriculture
Item · [ca. 1950?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A short, undated manual prepared by the Extension Committee of the Canadian Home Economics Association outlining suggestions for judging and scoring baked foods. The manual provides an overview of characteristics to evaluate baked foods by and the recommended point values for each when judging baked foods generally, as well as more specific suggestions for judging the characteristics of bread and buns, tea biscuits, muffins, cakes, sponge and angel food cakes, fruit cake, pastry, and cookies and dainties.

The manual recommends evaluating baked foods based on:
General Appearance [Size and Shape; Colour; Crust] - 30 points
Internal Appearance [Texture; Tenderness; Colour] - 30 points
Flavour [Taste; Odour] - 40 points

Canadian Home Economics Association
Item · 2006-07-22 - 2006-07-23
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Titled "Celebration of the Century! Celebrating 100 years of agriculture and the first 60 years of Home Economics." Includes messages from the President of the University of Manitoba, the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, the Dean of the Faculty of Human Ecology, and the Honorary Chair of the AgCentennial 2006 Committee, as well as a schedule of events, a comparative history of the Manitoba Agricultural College campus, biographies on guest speakers Don and Elaine Triggs, and a list of sponsors.

University of Manitoba
Item · Oct. 21, 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A programme for the graduation ceremony for the Rolling River School Division No. 39 collegiates. The ceremony was held in the Rivers Collegiate Institute Auditorium on October 21, 1967, at 8:00 pm. The programme lists the names of the graduates from six collegiates: Elton Collegiate, Oak River Collegiate, Erickson Collegiate, Minnedosa Collegiate, Rivers Collegiate, and Sandy Lake Collegiate. On the back of the programme is the order of events.

Rolling River School Division No. 39
Item · 6-7 Nov. 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Welcome to Cereals North America 2013! Our initial conference is being held in Winnipeg, Canada during November 6th-7th to showcase the global grain and oilseed markets - and what lies ahead for world agriculture. The conference features leading speakers from; the US, Canada, China, Russia, and Europe. These speakers will provide regional outlooks along with expert analysis of Canada's crop quality and key influences that is producing the world's extreme weather patterns. The conference presentations should provide a price framework framework for North American (and world) producers and traders for the next 9 months."

A program booklet produced in accordance with Cereals North America 2013, an agricultural conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba which includes the Table of Contents; Welcome; Conference Program; Speakers; Delegate List; and Exhibition Plan.

Additionally includes several print advertisements for various Canadian and international businesses.

Cereals North America
Item · [ca. 2007]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"For nearly 100 years, Paterson GlobalFoods has connected growers with buyers - diversifying to support those relationships, and expanding to create new ones. In addition to being a leading supplier to primary processors, Paterson GlobalFoods has become a major exporter to food manufacturers around the world. All that we do - supplying quality commodities processed to global standards, whether it be grains, pulses, organics, seeds, food products, animal nutrition, or transportation and financial services - now and in the future will be focused on our customers' satisfaction."

A promotional booklet produced by Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. [PGF] ca. 2007. The booklet includes information and photographs showing the various activities of PGF, a multinational agri-foods and related businesses conglomerate.

Contents:
"A Message from the President"; "Field of Vision"; "Growing Opportunities"; "Making Progress"; "Moving Forward"; "Going Global".

Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"In a short period of time, Nexera canola has changed the face of canola production. Its healthy, high oleic profile, lighter taste, and longer fry life guarantee continued strong demand in consumer-ready markets."

Corporate report produced and published by Dow AgroSciences regarding Nexera canola for their 2006 fiscal year. The report details the development and production of the Nexera variety of canola and canola oil and the consumer and market response to Nexera canola during the 2006 fiscal year.

Contents:
Nexera Canola, the World's # 1 Specialty Canola (p. 3)
Executive Summary (p. 4)
A Growing Opportunity (p. 6)
A Made-in-Canada Solution (p. 7)
Growing Consumer Acceptance (p. 8)
Nexera Canola Contracts (p. 10)
Nexera Canola Growers (p. 11)
Growing Demand, Supported by Science (p. 13)
With Our Thanks (p. 14)
The Vision (p. 15)

Dow AgroSciences
Item · [ca. 2006]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Saskcan is the largest lentil and pea splitting company in the Americas, with over 60 years of global marketing experience."

A promotional pamphlet produced by agri-business Saskcan Pulse Trading ca. 2006, containing information on the corporate activities of the company as well as outlining and advertising their services [Sourcing; Processing; and Exporting].

Additionally includes 3 captioned photographs showing the "Saskcan Pulse Trading Inc. - Main Plant - Regina SK", the "Saskcan Pulse Trading - Rosetown SK" facility, and the "Saskcan Horizon - Aberdeen SK" facility, and several uncaptioned photographs showing varieties of legumes.

SaskCan Pulse Trading
Item · 2017
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An annual report titled “Working With the Value Chain” published by the Canadian International Grains Institute for the years 2016 to 2017. The institute is a non-profit organization located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The report outlines the institution’s vision, mission, purpose, and strategic focus, and includes a list of all the programs and missions carried out from 2016 to 2017. The report also includes information about the institution’s collaboration, innovation, communication, and financial efforts over the past two years. Various photographs of projects and missions are included throughout the report.

Canadian International Grains Institute
Item · January, 2016
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A large un-folding double-sided map showing railway systems, focused on the United States but also showing southern Canada and most of Mexico. Canadian Pacific (CP) railways are emphasized, but also shows BNSF, CN, CSX, AMTK, etc. Includes and index of CP stations and mileage between cities. The verso contains a legend of "Cities, Connections and Facilities" and shows enlarged maps of various cities including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, etc., as well as a series of illustrations of "CP Fleet Car Types."

Canadian Pacific Railway
Item · July 2009
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Port Metro Vancouver is Canada's largest port and the fourth largest tonnage port in North America. Offering 28 major marine cargo terminals and three Class I railroads, the Port provides a full range of facilities and services to the international shipping community."

One large unfolding pamphlet with information about Port Metro Vancouver - "Canada's dynamic gateway for domestic and international trade and tourism."

One side consists of a map of Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) in the Greater Vancouver Area which indicates container handling facilities, and a list of automobile, bulk, container, and cruise terminals. The other side contains smaller maps of the Pacific Rim and North America, photographs, and more specific information about Port Metro Vancouver, with topics including "Sustainability", "Economic", "Sectors" [including "Automobiles"; "Breakbulk"; "Bulk"; "Containers"; and "Cruise"], "Community", "Environment", and a "Port Overview".

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Item · 2019
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An advertising book for Canadian Pacific Railway, providing information on services, safety, locations, marketing, storage, community involvement, etc. Page 11 is a fold-out map of southern Canada and northern United States showing the railroad network. Laid-in between pages 10-11 is a loose page detailing "plans to invest a half billion dollars in new, highly efficient hopper cars."

Canadian Pacific Railway
Item · [ca. 2002]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Executive, a condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 promotional folder with information about the development and 1 street map on the back, 5 floor plans showing different unit layouts, 1 "Standard Finishings" list outlining the building specifications and available amenities, and 1 "Price List" showing the finished prices for 32 different units and the shell prices for 4 different units.

Worthington Properties Inc.
Item · [ca. 2004]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Westminster, a converted condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

1 promotional booklet which includes 1 "Price List" showing 24 units for sale and their prices, 1 list of "Standard Finishings outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 4 floor plan layouts showing the 4 different floor layouts and the 24 different unit floor plans within, and 1 full-colour photograph of the Westminster building exterior.

Westminster Suites Ltd.
Item · [ca. 2006]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Edgewater on Wellington Crescent, a condominium building located in Winnipeg (Man.).

Includes 1 illustrated "The Edgewater" promotional folder containing 1 price list showing 37 available units for sale and their asking prices as well as 15 units marked as sold, 19 floor plans showing 12 different unit layouts [includes 7 duplicate photocopies of unit layouts], 1 "Condo Features" card and 1 duplicate photocopy outlining the building specifications and available amenities [Entrance Foyer; Interior Features; Kitchen; Bathrooms; Safe, Sound and Secure Homes], 1 Specifications and Features List outlining the building and unit specifications and amenities in greater detail, and 1 business card.

The Edgewater
Item · 1975-1979
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of the expenses, profits, receipts, and shipping information related to his poultry breeder flocks between the years 1975-1979. The information is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book", which has been retitled "Breeder Record - 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 & 1979" by Donald McFadden and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten storage records as well as records regarding shipments, expenses, and profits of Donald McFadden's breeder flocks recorded on pp. 5-24. Additionally includes various handwritten and typed notes and calculations stapled in between pp. 5-24.

All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
"Proceeds From Egg Sales" [1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979]
"Poultry Accounts" [1975; 1976; 1977; 1978]
"Insemination Record" [1975; 1976; 1977; 1978]

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1960-1963
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of the expenses, profits, receipts, and shipping information related to his chicken flocks over the crop years between 1960-1963. The ledger is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book" which has been retitled "Chicken Records - 1960 & 1961 & 1962" by Donald McFadden, and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten records of orders, sales, shipments, gifts, feed, and the profits and costs associated with the chicken flocks, recorded on pp. 5-21 and 25. The ledger additionally contains handwritten scratch calculations in the margin of page 4 and on the inner back cover. All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
"Wheat Used For Chickens" [1960; 1961]
"Miscellaneous Items To Charge To Chickens" [1960]
"Chickens Shipped" [1960; 1961; 1962]
"Returns From Sales" [1960]
"Expenses on Chickens" [1960; 1961; 1962]
"Record of Foley Account" [1961; 1962]
"Receipts From Chickens" [1961; 1962; 1963].

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1960-1961
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of the expenses, profits, receipts, and shipping information related to his turkey flocks for the 1960-1961 crop year. The ledger is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book" which has been retitled "Turkey Records 1960" by Donald McFadden, and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten records regarding orders, sales, shipments, gifts, feed, and the profits and costs associated with the turkey flock, recorded on pp. 5-13 and pp. 24-26. All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
"Turkey Orders" [Date; Name; No.; Form - (New York Dressed (NYD); Eviscerated) H or T (hen or tom); Price]
"Turkey Sales" [Date; No.; Name; Form [Eviscerated; NYD; Live]; H or T; Weight; Price; Receipts]
"Record of Flock" [Killed or Sold; On Hand for Breeders; Mortality; Total Birds Accounted For; Poults Received; Unaccounted For]
"Record of Turkeys Shipped" [Date; Name; Toms; Hens]
"Value of Turkeys Purchased from Co-op for Gifts Charged to Expenses"
"Gifts" [Name; Toms; Hens]
"Extra Feed To Charge To Turkeys"
"Record of Grain Purchases & Disposal - 1960" [Date; Purchased From; Turkeys; Elevator; Chickens; Cost].

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1966-1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of the expenses, profits, receipts, and shipping information related to his turkey and chicken flocks for the 1966-1967 crop year. The ledger is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book" which has been retitled "Turkey Records 1966" by Donald McFadden, and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten records regarding orders, sales, shipments, gifts, feed, and the profits and costs associated with the turkey and chicken flocks, recorded on pp. 5-18 and 45-47. Additionally includes 1 copy of a typed letter [from Donald McFadden to Public Cold Storage Ltd. regarding firms and persons authorized to draw turkeys from his stock] and 1 handwritten note [containing calculations regarding turkeys in storage until Aug. 31/67] stapled in to page 4. All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
"Turkey Orders 1966" & "1967" [Date; Name; No.; H or T (hen or tom); Form - (Eviscerated); Price; Weight; Remarks]
"Turkey Sales 1966 Flock" & "After Jan. 1/67" [Date; Name; No.; H or T; Grade; Price; Weight; Receipts; Paid]
"Record of Monthly Sales - Private Trade Only 1967" [Date (monthly); dollar amount]
"Chicken Sales 1966" [ Date; No.; Name; Form (New York Dressed (NYD); Live; Eviscerated); Weight; Price; Receipts; Paid]
"Chickens To Keep"
"Chicken Disposal" [Date; Name; Mortality; Total Accounted For; Short (unaccounted for)]
"Shipping & Killing Record" [Date; To (Shipped/Killed); Flock No. 1 (Hens; Toms); Flock No. 2 (Hens; Toms); Breeders (Hens; Toms)]

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1967-1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of the expenses, profits, receipts, and shipping information related to his turkey and chicken flocks for the 1967-1968 crop year. The ledger is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book" which has been retitled "Turkey Records 1967" by Donald McFadden, and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten records regarding orders, sales, shipments, gifts, feed, and the profits and costs associated with the turkey and chicken flocks, recorded on pp. 5-6, 14, 25-26, and 46-47. Additionally includes 1 handwritten note ["Breeder Hens Processed At Home"] stapled in to p. 7. All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
"Turkey Orders 1967" [Delivered; Date; Name; No.; H or T (hen or tom); Price; Weight; Remarks]
"Monthly Sales Totals - 1968" [Date (monthly); dollar amount]
"Value of Chicken Gifts & Donations" [Date; Name; Personal; Business]
"Turkey Gifts & Donations - Personal" & "Business" [Date; Name; No.; H or T; Grade; Weight; Value]
"Shipping & Killing Record 1967" [Date; To (Shipped; Killed); Flock No. 1 (Hens; Toms); Flock No. 2 (Hens; Toms); Breeders (Hens; Toms); Chickens; Hospital Turkeys (Hens; Toms)]

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1967-1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An account book maintained by Donald James McFadden as a record of information related to the cold storage of his poultry stock for the 1967-1968 crop year. The ledger is kept in a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "Farmers' Account Book" which has been retitled "Storage Record 1967-68" by Donald McFadden, and is filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates.

The ledger contains detailed handwritten records regarding the storage of Donald McFadden's poultry stock, organized by Grade (A; B; C; Utility) and recorded on pp. 5-26. Additionally includes 1 typed receipt [captioned "Approx. total non. neg. (non-negotiable) stock at May 1/68"] laid in between pp. 4 and 5. All remaining pages of the ledger are left blank.

Contents:
Non-negotiable Stock [Grade (A; B; C; Utility); Item; In (Weight; Containers); Out (Weight; Containers); Balance (Weight; Containers)]
Negotiable Stock [Grade (A; B; C; Utility); Item; In (Weight; Containers); Out (Weight; Containers); Balance (Weight; Containers)]

McFadden, Donald James
Item · [n.d.]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Undated meeting minutes for a Maniotba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meeting. The minutes are dated October 25, but no year is included. The meeting was held in the Co-op Board Room at 1700 Portage Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The minutes list the members present at the meeting. The topics discussed at this meeting include backfat requirements on turkey toms, a financial statement for the levy account, a potential plan for quota permits, and several motions regarding various upcoming meetings with other organizations.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1969
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Boards meetings in 1969. The minutes range from January 3, 1969, to December 16, 1969. The majority of the meetings were held at 1700 Portage Ave and 1200 King Edward Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each minutes document lists the date, location of the meeting, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for these meetings include the inspection of potential office space, prospective investors, various correspondence, quality of turkeys, marketing permits and permit applications, paying prices, and many more.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1971
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Boards meetings in 1971. The minutes range from January 12, 1971, to December 29, 1971. The majority of the meetings were held at 1200 King Edward Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each document lists the date, location of the meeting, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include various correspondence with the board, dead-on-arrival turkeys, possible obtaining company credit cards for board directors and managers, the overproduction of broilers by a particular farmer, turkey producer complaints, and pooling of returns.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1975
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings from 1975. The minutes range from January 14, 1975, to December 16, 1975. None of the minutes have a meeting location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include staff pensions, the yearly budget, grower issues and complaints, feedback from processor representatives, and long-term turkey pools. Several of the meetings included other groups or oganizations such as the Boiler Growers and the advisory committee.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1978
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1978. The minutes range from January 5, 1978, to December 5, 1978. None of the minutes have a meeting location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include the Federation of Agriculture annual meeting, legal counsel regarding the board’s responsibility for birds during transit, a turkey leg seminar, office equipment, winter marketing for the following year, a cost of feed study, and overmarketing.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1987
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A small collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1987. Only two meeting minutes are included. The minutes are dated January 12, 1987 and January 15, 1987. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Both minutes documents are all labelled as Directors Meetings. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include premiums paid to the board, various statements of account, various motions, pool payments, and various correspondences with the board.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1984 - 1986
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board Semi-Annual Meetings. The meeting dates were October 23, 1984, November 7, 1985, and November 5, 1986. The location of all three meetings is listed as the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first minutes document is formatted as a Q&A and alternates between questions and answers. The second minutes document covers topics such as winter tom production, free trade, clearance certificates, quota allocations, and fresh products for the retail market. The third minutes document is a photocopy of handwritten meeting minutes and covers topics such as multiple breeder policies, Alberta’s broiler program, and a report from the Manitoba Poultry Health Advisory Committee.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1968 - 1969
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the Regional Co-ordinating Committee meetings. The minutes range from December 4, 1968, to December 6, 1969. The locations of the meetings are listed as Calgary, Alberta, and the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each document lists the date, location, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Each document also includes copies of reports or supplemental materials mentioned in the minutes. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings included provincial reports, various motions, regional minimum prices, and promotion and merchandising.

Regional Co-ordinating Committee
Item · 1969 - 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the National Turkey Co-ordinating Committee meetings. The minutes range from September 9, 1969, to November 15, 1972. The locations of the meetings are listed as the Airport Inn in Vancouver, British Columbia, Holiday Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Blue Boy Motor Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, U.C.C. Offices in Montreal, Quebec, North Star Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vagabond Motor Inn in Regina, Saskatchewan, Airline Inn in Calgary, Alberta, and Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, Saskatchewan. Each document lists the date, location, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings included various reports from committees, radio promotion, marketing research, discussions of Bill C-176, national marketing plans, and provincial reports. The name "D. McFadden" is handwritten in pencil along the top edge of the first document.

National Turkey Co-ordinating Committee
Item · 21 Nov. 1960 - 6 Feb. 1962
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 21 November 1960 and 6 February 1962, and record the seller's information ["Bought of D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Man."], purchaser's information ["Sold to" Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price].

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1 Mar. 1963 - 23 Dec. 1963
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 1 March 1963 and 23 December 1963, and record the seller's information ["Bought of D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Man."], purchaser's information ["Sold to" Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price].

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 2 Mar. 1966 - 29 July 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 2 March 1966 and 29 July 1966, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 24 Nov. 1966 - 22 Dec. 1966; 25 Jan. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations. A handwritten insert titled "Turkey Sales In Sales Book Lost - Jan. 25/67" is stapled in to the inner front cover of the receipt book, and records the details of 39 additional turkey sales that had previously been recorded in another book.

Included receipts are dated between 24 November 1966 and 22 December 1966. Insert sales list is dated to 25 Jan. 1967. Receipts record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 22 Dec. 1967 - 9 May 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 22 December 1967 and 9 May 1968, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 14 Feb. 1969 - 12 Aug. 1969
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 14 February 1969 and 12 August 1969, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 26 Aug. 1971 - 1 Nov. 1971
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 26 August 1971 and 1 November 1971, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 8 Dec. 1971 - 13 June 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 8 December 1971 and 13 June 1972, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Additionally includes one handwritten note titled "1971 Monthly Sales" [containing amounts for April - August 1971] stapled in to the inner front cover; and one handwritten note titled "P.E.H. Prices" [for "Dec. 13 /71" & "Mar. /72"] on inner back cover.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 20 June 1972 - 9 Nov. 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 20 June 1972 and 9 November 1972, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 18 Oct. 1973 - 13 Dec. 1973
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 18 October 1973 and 13 December 1973, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price].

Additionally includes one handwritten list titled "Turkey Prices Dec. 73" [by gender (Toms; Hens) and grade (A; B; Utility; C)] on inner back cover.

Most receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries, including marking if the bill has been paid or cancelled. Most of these notes have been initialed by Donald McFadden ["D.J.M."]; however, some have been initialed by his wife Margaret ["M.M."]. Some notes have not been initialed by anyone.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 8 Oct. 1977 - 18 Oct. 1979
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 8 October 1977 and 18 October 1979, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. Some receipts additionally record the seller's information ["D.J. McFadden, Rivers, Man."].

Additionally includes two handwritten lists, one titled "1oz. @" [listing prices per ounce] on yellow paper stapled in to inner back cover, and one titled "Breeders On Hand June 22/79" [listing number of breeder toms and hens] written on inner back cover.

Most receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries, including marking if the bill has been paid or cancelled. Most of these notes have been initialed by Donald McFadden ["D.J.M."]; however, some have been initialed by his wife Margaret ["M.M."]. Some notes have not been initialed by anyone.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · Apr., 1980
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A booklet titled “Marketing Turkey in Canada” published by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in April 1980. The booklet is “one of a series explaining how Canadian farmers market their products.” The booklet covers various subjects related to the marketing of turkeys such as how to create a turkey plan, the purpose of having a plan, turkey pricing, and managing supply. Several infographics are included in the booklet such as one depicting food price increases, and another depicting the comparison between Ontario price to producer and consumer price index. The booklet also provides contact information for various marketing boards and an index. The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency is listed as located in Brampton, Ontario. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is listed as located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Included sections: Why a Turkey Plan?, Introduction, Marketing Boards, Accountability, Development of the Plan, How the Plan Works, Purpose, Organization, Turkey Pricing, Cost of Production, Survey Cost Information, Survey Constants, Formula Cost Calculations, Price to Turkey Producers, Managing Supply, Quota, Adherence to the Plan, Imports, The processing Industry, Information, and Index.

Item · Sept. 26, 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A small collection of news releases related to The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The first news release is an editorial from the CFAM and CHSM Southern Manitoba radio station by Bruce Gunn. The editorial was released in September 1968 and discusses "Producer marketing Boards and the proposed changes in marketing legislation in the province." The second news release was addressed to the Premier of Alberta from Gil Molgat, the leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba. The news release is dated September 26, 1968. The news release expresses concerns about specific “plans for orderly marketing of turkeys and broiler chickens produced in Manitoba.”
The third news release is a cut-out article titled “Poultry market bid produces a dispute.” The article is attached to a statement from the President of the Canadian Turkey Federation, the Chairman of the Canadian Broiler Council, and the Canadian Egg Producers Council. The release and the statement discuss the “broad exemptions the Manitoba Government is insisting be included in the marketing schemes already approved by the vast majority of the Manitoba Turkey and Broiler Chicken Producers by free and democratic vote.”
The fourth news item is a torn-out article titled “Manitoba Turkey and Broiler Board Members Hold First Combined Meeting of Manitoba Marketing Boards.” The article includes a B&W photograph of board members, including Don McFadden. On the back of the article are unrelated profiles of various people.
The fifth news release is from The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board and was released on June 28, 1968, regarding a general policy statement. The aforementioned general policy statement is attached to the release and dated June 27, 1968.
The sixth news release is from the Manitoba Farm Bureau and was released on October 9, 1968. The news release outlines a letter that was sent to Premier Walter Weir regarding the government’s “position in regard to permitting agricultural producers to establish effective marketing plans under the Natural Products Marketing Act.”
The final news release is from The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board and was released on October 9, 1968. The release details a meeting between the Hon. Douglas Watt, the new Minister of Agriculture and the provisional directors of the marketing board.

Molgat, Gil
Item · Jun., 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A “Turkey Statistics” report written by Don Waddell, a poultry specialist, in June 1968. In the top left corner of the title page “Office Copy. Please bring back” is handwritten in ink and pencil. The first page provides information on the different total weights of turkey weight categories from different provinces between the years 1962 to 1967. The second page provides information about “Heavy Weight Turkey Poults Hatched or Placed” in the Canadian provinces between 1962 to 1967. The third page provides information about “Turkey broiler Weight Poults Hatched or Placed” in the Canadian provinces between 1962 to 1967. The final page provides information about the “% of Canada’s Turkey Tonnage (CDA) by Province and Year.”

Waddell, Don
Item · Feb., 12, 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A list of preliminary voters for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Plan. The document lists the names of numerous turkey producers in alphabetical order by last name as well as their addresses. The list includes 115 names of producers, although one name is crossed out in ink. The list is dated February 12, 1968.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1953. This printed account book was prepared by the Division of Agricultural Economics - Department of Economics of the University of Manitoba and is organized into sections listed in an Index. The "Farm Expenses" and "Farm & Personal Receipts" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates, and the "Real Estate" section is partially filled in. All other sections of the account book are left blank.

Index:
Inventory [Real Estate & Improvements; Farm Map; Crop Record; Cattle; Horses, Sheep; Hogs, Poultry, Bees; Grain & Feed, Supplies; Machinery & Equipment]; Cultivation & Standing Crops; Personal Assets, Accounts Receivable & Payable; Record of Payments Made & Received; Farm Expenses; Farm & Personal Receipts; Egg & Poultry Receipts; Dairy Receipts; Household & Personal Expenses; Produce Used in Home; Feeds Used, Livestock Checkout; Labor Record & Equipment Use; Summary of Farm Business.

Additionally includes "Instructions" for filling out the account book on the inner front cover, and "Rules for Estimating Quantities of Grains and Roughages" and "Standard Weights of Farm Products per Bushel" on the inner back cover. 1 receipt for Manitoba Pool Elevators 15-year Debentures and 3 loose handwritten notes ["Budget To Dec. 31/54 - Expenditures and Receipts"; "Record of Barley Cleaning - 1954; Seed Requirements - 1954; Fertilizer Requirements - 1954"; and "Budget - April 24 to Sept. 24/54 - Expenditures, Estimated, Actual"] are tucked in immediately following the front cover. 1 handwritten note listing "Net Grain Prices Received for 1952-53 Crop" [Wheat; Barley; Oats] and 1 news clipping listing "Final Barley Payments" are stapled to the top of the first page of the account book.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1956
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the year 1956. On the first page of the account book, there is an index. The account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page including Co-op, Oil, Help, Fertilizer, Lumber, Grain, Margaret, Don, Feed Grain, and many others. In each section, there are handwritten notes about purchases for each category or income for the farm. There are several loose-leaf notes and papers placed between pages throughout the account book. On page 38 there are various entries describing the farm fields.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1959
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the year 1959. There is an index on the first page and the rest of the account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page including Cop-op, Gas, Church & Charitable, House, Field & Crop, Grain Sales, Expenses, and many others. In each section, there are handwritten notes about purchases for each category or income for the farm.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1960. This printed account book was prepared in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management of the University of Manitoba and is organized into sections listed in an Index. The "Farm Expenses" and "Farm & Personal Receipts" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. A list of "Payments To Mrs. [Etta] Greasley For 1960-61 Crop Year" is recorded on page 84 under "Notes or Special Transactions". All other sections of the account book are left blank.

Index:
Inventory [Real Estate & Improvements; Farm Map; Crop Record; Cattle; Horses; Hogs, Poultry, Bees, Sheep; Grain & Feed, Supplies; Machinery & Equipment]; Personal Assets; Accounts Receivable & Payable; Record of Special Credit Transactions; Farm Expenses; Farm & Personal Receipts; Egg & Poultry Receipts; Dairy Receipts; Household & Personal Expenses; Produce Used in Home; Feeds Used, Livestock Checkout; Labor Record & Equipment Use; Summary of Farm Business; Breeding Record; Notes.

Additionally includes "Instructions" for filling in the account book on the inner front cover, and "Rules for Estimating Quantities of Grains and Roughages" and "Standard Weights of Farm Products per Bushel" on the inner back cover. 2 Royal Bank of Canada receipts [dated 11 Oct. 1960 and 27 Dec. 1960] are stapled to the top of page 10. 1 receipt captioned "Total Hydro Paid During Year" is stapled to the top of page 39.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1962
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1962. This printed account book was prepared in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management of the University of Manitoba and is organized into sections listed in an Index. The "Real Estate & Improvements", "Poultry; Grain & Feed, Supplies; Machinery & Equipment" Inventories, "Personal Assets", "Accounts Receivable & Payable", "Farm Expenses", "Farm & Personal Receipts" and "Summary of Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. All other sections of the account book are left blank.

Index:
Inventory [Real Estate & Improvements; Farm Map; Crop Record; Cattle; Horses; Hogs, Poultry, Bees, Sheep; Grain & Feed, Supplies; Machinery & Equipment]; Personal Assets; Accounts Receivable & Payable; Record of Special Credit Transactions; Farm Expenses; Farm & Personal Receipts; Egg & Poultry Receipts; Dairy Receipts; Household & Personal Expenses; Produce Used in Home; Feeds Used, Livestock Checkout; Labor Record & Equipment Use; Summary of Farm Business; Breeding Record; Notes.

Additionally includes "Instructions" for filling in the account book on the inner front cover, and "Rules for Estimating Quantities of Grains and Roughages" and "Standard Weights of Farm Products per Bushel" on the inner back cover. 2 newspaper clippings of articles titled "Final Payment Set" and "Wheat Board Payment Highest in History" regarding payments for wheat and oats are stapled to the top of the first page of the account book. 1 handwritten note titled "New Purchase Items Not Included As Expenses in Income Tax Returns" is stapled to the top of page 50. 1 handwritten note titled "Repairs to Improvements" is tucked in between pages 50 and 51.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1965 - 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the years 1965 to 1966. There is an index on the first page and the rest of the account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page including Cop-op, Royal Bank, Don, Insurances, Off Farm Receipts, 1966 Crop, Income, and many others. In each section, there are handwritten notes and calculations about purchases for each category or income for the farm. There are several loose-leaf notes and papers placed between pages throughout the account book.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book for Chester McFadden’s farm in Rivers, Manitoba from 1967. This printed account book is marked as being recommended by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is divided into sections by paper dividers labelled Inventories, Expenses, Receipts, Household Personal, Summary Farm Bus., Physical Records, Enterprise Summary, and Income Tax. In each section, there are various handwritten notes and calculations regarding farm expenses and income. At the beginning of the account book, there is a loose-leaf folded paper from the “Brandon Regional Heritage Fair ‘97 Keystone Centre.” The paper belongs to Kendra McFadden who is listed as being in Grade 9 at Rivers Collegiate and the project for this presumed school visit was titled “The Cost of Living.” Kendra is Chester McFadden’s great-granddaughter.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1967 - 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the years 1967 to 1968. There is an index on the first page and the rest of the account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page such as Co-op, Gas, Bank, and many others. Nine sections are marked by small tape tabs. The tabs indicate sections for Co-op, Credit Union, Telephone and Hydro, Insurance, Don, Field, Crop Reporting, and a second tab for Don. In each section, there are handwritten notes and calculations about purchases for each category or income for the farm. There are several loose-leaf notes and papers placed between pages throughout the account book. At the end of the account book is the draft of a letter, presumably addressed to a neighbour of the farm. One of the supplementary items placed between the cover and the first page of the account book is Chester McFadden's drivers license.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1968. This printed account book was recommended by the Departments of Agriculture of Alberta and Manitoba and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by tabbed paper dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses" section is partially filled in. The "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Cash Balance Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings [Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 2 copies of a single-page typed document titled "Financial Statement - Jan. 1, 1969" written by Donald J. McFadden are tucked in immediately following the front cover of the account book. 1 handwritten note titled "Turkeys On Hand (Frozen) Dec. 31/68" is stapled to the top of page 7. 1 handwritten note titled "Grain + Feed On Hand Dec. 31/68 - Jan. 1/69" is tucked in between pages 8 and 9. 1 handwritten note titled "Misc. Accts Payable at Dec. 31/68" is stapled at the top of page 10. 1 handwritten note titled "Misc. Accts Receivable" is stapled at the top of page 11. 2 handwritten notes regarding payments for turkeys are tucked in between pages 28 and 29. 1 handwritten note regarding personal expenses is stapled at the top of page 34. 1 handwritten note regarding Royal Bank of Canada interest is stapled to the top of page 37. 1 handwritten note titled "Total Receipts Per Bus. for Barley + Oats 1966/67" is stapled to the back of the divider immediately before page 39. 1 handwritten note titled "Total Receipts from Sale of Storage Stocks" is stapled to the top of page 42. 1 receipt captioned "Turkey Accts at Dec. 31/67" is stapled to the top of page 47. 1 handwritten note regarding borrowed cash on hand is tucked between pages 62b [divider] and 63.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book for Chester McFadden’s farm in Rivers, Manitoba from 1970. This printed account book is marked as being recommended by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is divided into sections by paper dividers labelled Inventories, Expenses, Receipts, Household Personal, Summary Farm Bus., Physical Records, Enterprise Summary, and Income Tax. In each section, there are various handwritten notes and calculations regarding farm expenses and income. At the back of the account book, there is a torn-out page with the date 1969 in the top right corner, presumably from a previous account book.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book for Chester McFadden’s farm in Rivers, Manitoba from 1972. This account book is marked as being recommended by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is divided into sections by paper dividers labelled Inventories, Expenses, Receipts, Household Personal, Summary Farm Bus., Physical Records, Enterprise Summary, and Income Tax. In each section, there are various handwritten notes and calculations regarding farm expenses and income. Inside the account book are several loose-leaf and stapled notes, receipts, and letters, including a letter from Statistics Canada which includes a small log for farm records.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1973
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1973. This printed account book was recommended by the Departments of Agriculture of Alberta and Manitoba and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by tabbed paper dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses" section is partially filled in. The "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine and Swather; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Monthly Cash Flow Chart; Cash Balance; Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings (Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity)]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 1 handwritten note regarding accounts, settlements, tickets, and receipts is tucked in immediately following the front cover of the account book. 1 handwritten note titled "Misc. Accounts Payable Farm Dec. 31/73" is stapled to the top of page 10. 1 typed note titled "Net Farm Income - Earned Financial Progress Check" is tucked in between pages 14 and 14a. 1 handwritten note titled "Allocation of Wages 1973" is stapled to the top of page 35a. 1 typed receipt captioned "Gross Taxable Income Less Operating Exp." is stapled to the top of page 48a. 1 typed receipt captioned "Farm; Personal; Gord; Jamie; Barb; Bruce; Marg" is tucked in between pages 62b and 63.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1973 - 1974
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the years 1973 to 1974. There is an index on the first page and the rest of the account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page such as Credit Union, Insurances, Don, Jim, Rivers House, Crop Reporting, and many others. In each section, there are handwritten notes and calculations about purchases for each category or income for the farm. There are numerous loose-leaf notes and papers placed between pages throughout the account book. On page 48 of the account book there is, what appears to be, a wedding toast for Denise and Wayne.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1974
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book for Chester McFadden’s farm in Rivers, Manitoba from 1974. This account book is marked as being recommended by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is divided into sections by paper dividers labelled Inventories, Expenses, Receipts, Household Personal, Summary Farm Bus., Physical Records, Enterprise Summary, and Income Tax. In each section, there are various handwritten notes and calculations regarding farm expenses and income. There is also a “CO-OP Petroleum Booking Order” paper form stapled to page 14b, and some notes stapled to page 27a.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1977
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1977. This printed account book was recommended by the Departments of Agriculture of Alberta and Manitoba and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by tabbed paper dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses" is partially filled in. The "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal Inventory; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine and Swather; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Monthly Cash Flow Chart; Cash Balance; Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings (Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity)]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 1 handwritten note titled "Additions to Farm Tools In 1977" is stapled to the top of page 6. 1 handwritten note titled "Misc. Accts Payable Dec. 31/77 - Farm" is stapled to the top of page 10. 1 handwritten note titled "Fertilizer Purchases from Redfern - 1977" is stapled to the top of page 27a. 1 handwritten note titled "Feed Transfers 1977" is stapled to the top of page 28. 1 handwritten note titled "Estimate of Propane Used For No. 3 Flock & Roasters" is stapled to the top of page 30. 1 handwritten note titled "1977 - Capital Expenditures" is stapled to page 36. 1 handwritten note titled "Net Farm Income" is stapled to the top of page 66.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1978
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1978. This printed account book was recommended by the Departments of Agriculture of Alberta and Manitoba and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by tabbed paper dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses", "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Metric Conversion; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment Inventory; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal Inventory; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine and Swather; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Monthly Cash Flow Chart; Cash Balance; Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings (Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity)]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 1 handwritten note titled "Items From Small Tools To Add To Inventory" is stapled to the top of page 6. 3 handwritten notes titled "Fuel & Oil & Grease Division - 1978", "Fuel, Oil & Grease Division - 1979", and "Uniflow Use - 1978" are stapled to the top of page 14b. 1 handwritten note titled "1978 Capital Purchases" is stapled to page 36. 1 handwritten note titled "Grain Sales From Boys 1977 Crop" is stapled to the back of the tabbed divider immediately before page 39. 1 handwritten note titled "Producer Car - Barley Sept. 20/78" is tucked in between the tabbed divider and page 39. 1 typed receipt is stapled to the top of page 62b. 1 incomplete handwritten note titled "1979 - Personal (Clothing Charges); Credit Card; Personal (Accomm. Meals); Chrysler" [note includes titles only] is tucked in between pages 78 and 78a.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1984
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1984. This printed account book was recommended by Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by colour-coded tabbed dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses", "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Metric Conversion; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment Inventory; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal Inventory; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine and Swather; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Monthly Cash Flow Chart; Cash Balance; Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings (Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity)]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 1 handwritten note titled "Items Included As Off Farm Income" is stapled to the top of page 13. 1 handwritten note regarding fuel and oil allocation for 1984 is stapled to page 14b. 1 handwritten note titled "Custom Income From Trucking" is stapled to the top of page 18. 1 handwritten note titled "Overhead Expenses Charged To McF. Bros - 1984" is stapled to the top of page 33b. 1 handwritten note titled "Total receipts from No. 1 Flock" is stapled to the top of page 42. 1 handwritten note titled "Value of Own Use + Gift Turkeys -1984" is tucked in between pages 42 and 43.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1984 - 1986
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Chester McFadden for his farm in Rivers, Manitoba for the years 1984 to 1986. There is an index on the first page and the rest of the account book is divided into various sections which are written at the top of each page such as Royal Bank, Certificates, Groceries, Insurances, Misc. Income, and many others. In each section, there are handwritten notes and calculations about purchases for each category or income for the farm. There are numerous loose-leaf notes, receipts, and papers placed between pages throughout the account book. Near the back of the account book, there are eight pages of names and the majority have addresses listed beside them.

McFadden, Chester James
Item · 1985
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A farm account book produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba, for the year beginning 1 January 1985. This printed account book was recommended by Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is organized into 8 sections and separated by colour-coded tabbed dividers. The "Inventories", "Expenses", "Receipts", and "Summary of the Farm Business" sections are filled in with meticulous handwritten figures, calculations, notes, and dates. The "Household and Personal Expenses", "Physical Records", "Enterprise Summary", and "Income Tax" sections of the account book are left blank.

Includes:
Preface; Metric Conversion; Inventories [Depreciating Farm Assets; Owned Real Estate; Rented Real Estate; Machinery and Equipment Inventory; Livestock Inventory and Checksheet; Grain and Feed Inventory and Checksheet; Supplies Inventory; Farm Accounts Payable; Farm Accounts Receivable; Personal Accounts Payable and Receivable; Household and Personal Inventory; Operating Net Worth Statement]; Expenses [Bulk Fuel Purchases; Car; Truck; Tractor; Combine and Swather; Other Equipment; Building and Other Improvement Repairs; Crop; Cattle; Swine; Poultry; Other Livestock; Farm Overhead; Hired Labour; Purchase of Small Tools & Equipment; Purchase of Capital Items; Payments on Previous Year's Outstanding Farm Accounts; Payments on Farm Loans; Record of Landlord Transactions]; Receipts [Crop; Miscellaneous; Livestock; Milk and Cream; Egg; Farm Produce Used in Home; Capital Sales; Money Borrowed; Old Accounts Received; Personal Non-Farm Receipts]; Household & Personal Expenses [January-December; Summary]; Summary of the Farm Business [Monthly Cash Flow Chart; Cash Balance; Summary of Inventories; Summary of Farm Business Earnings (Gross Profit; Net Farm Income; Operator's Labor Earnings, General Farm Performance, and Return to Operator's Equity)]; Physical Records [Monthly Count of Livestock and Poultry; Physical Record of Livestock Production; Farm Map; Record of Land Use and Crop Production; Labor Record; Feed Record]; Enterprise Summary [Summary of Building & Machine Costs; Building, Machinery & Miscellaneous Joint Costs by Enterprise; Seed, Feed, Roughage Bedding, and Pasture Costs by Enterprise; Crop Enterprise; Livestock Enterprises]; Income Tax.

Additionally includes Instructions for filling in each section, and an Index for each section, printed on the front of each tabbed paper divider. 2 handwritten notes titled "Canada Savings Bonds" and "Items Included As Off Farm Income" are stapled to the tops of pages 12 and 13, respectively. 4 handwritten notes regarding propane, fuel and oil allocation for 1985 are stapled to page 14b. 1 handwritten note titled "Fertilizer Transactions Spring 1985" is stapled to the top of page 27a. 1 handwritten note titled "Roaster Feed Consumption - 1985" is stapled to the top of page 31. 1 handwritten note titled "Overhead Expenses Charged To McF. Bros 1985" is stapled to the top of page 33b. 1 handwritten note titled "Add to 1985 Taxable Income" is stapled to the top of page 41.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1986
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A book of financial records produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba. The ledger is divided into sections with coloured tabs, labels read "Inventories," "Expenses," "Receipts," "Household Personal," "Summary Farm Bus.," "Physical Records," "Enterprise Summary," and "Income Tax." Many of the pages contain handwritten information, and various supplemental documents, also containing handwritten notes and calculations, have been attached or laid-in.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1992
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A book of financial records produced by Donald James McFadden regarding his farm in Rivers, Manitoba. The ledger is divided into sections with coloured tabs, labels read "Inventories," "Expenses," "Receipts," "Household Personal," "Summary Farm Bus.," "Physical Records," "Enterprise Summary," and "Income Tax." Many of the pages contain handwritten information, and various supplemental documents, also containing handwritten notes and calculations, have been attached.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · Feb. 25, 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A green duotang with a printed title on the cover that indicates the contents are a report of the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board Third Annual Meeting at the Niakwa Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 25, 1972. The meeting is noted to be a combined meeting between the Manitoba Turkey Association (17th Annual Meeting) and the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board (3rd Annual Meeting). The first page lists the board members and the second page outlines the schedule of events for the meeting. The remaining pages in the duotang are the minutes from the annual meeting of the previous year which was held on January 29, 1971. The minutes cover topics such as auditor reports, elections for different districts, meetings with other boards, and current production. Also included in the duotang are a balance sheet, a statement of revenue and expenditures, a pie chart depicting the disposition of revenue, and a report titled “Marketing Alternatives for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board.” On the front of the duotang, there is a label sticker with the handwritten name "D. J. McFadden."

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Mar. 7, 1974
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Fifth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the Ramada Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 7, 1974. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and loose-leaf papers such as a list of elected directors, a schedule for the meeting, meeting minutes from the previous annual meeting on February 23, 1973, a producer board report, several estimated production cost sheets for 1974, an economist report, a chairman’s report, balance sheets for the previous year, and an updated producer list. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Feb. 24, 1977
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Eighth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 24, 1977. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and single pages such as a meeting agenda, a list of current directors, meeting minutes from the previous annual meeting on February 26, 1976, a producer board report, an estimated cost sheet of turkey production in Manitoba, the budget for the year, an economist report, a list of current turkey producers, and several others. There are four blue tabs attached to pages in the report and they are titled “Prod. Brd.,” “Financial,” “Home Ec.,” and “C.T.M.A.”

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Feb. 22, 1978
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Ninth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 22, 1978. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and single pages such as a meeting agenda, a list of current directors, meeting minutes from the previous annual meeting on February 24, 1977, a producer board report, the budget for the year, an economist report, financial records, a list of current turkey producers, and several others. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Mar. 3, 1982
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Thirteenth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 3, 1982. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and single pages such as a meeting agenda, a list of current directors, a producer board report, a marketing agency report, a promotion report, the budget for the year, financial records, a list of current turkey producers, and several others. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Mar. 7, 1991
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Twenty-Second Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the Radisson Suite Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 7, 1991. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and items such as a producer board report, market allotments, the proposed budget for the year, a list of elected directors, an export report, and several others. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page. Also included with the annual report booklet is a a report titled “1990 Broiler Cost of Production Figures,” and a producer plus basic quota list for 1991.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Mar. 30, 1993
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency Annual Report for 1993. The report was created for the twentieth annual meeting and was prepared for presentation to the Federal Minister of Agriculture and the National Farm Products Council. The annual meeting was held in Ottawa, Ontario on March 30, 1994. The report contains a list of staff and directors, a message from the Chairman, an executive report, a marketing report, various charts depicting market growth and turkey production, and various financial statements. When the report is flipped over and turned upside down, the report is duplicated in French.

Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency
Item · Mar. 2, 1999
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Thirtieth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the Holiday Inn Airport West in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 2, 1999. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and items such as a producer board report, market allotments, the proposed budget for the year, a list of elected directors, an export report, and several others. Also included with the annual report booklet is a producer plus basic quota list for 1999.

Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Item · Jan. 1935
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The text of an address to a joint meeting of the Canadian Club and the Edmonton Board of Trade. The author advocates measures for the prevention of desertification on the prairies, including water conservation, dam construction and tree planting.

MacTavish, W. L.
Item · Jan. 9, 1925
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Text of an address given by J. Prudhomme, City Solicitor for Winnipeg, to the National Club. The author takes a position of defending the Canadian National Railways against accusations of having imposed excessively high freight rates for the transit of agricultural produce through the Crow’s Nest Pass.

Prudhomme, J.
Item · [1919-1921?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Assorted pamphlets issued by the Canadian Council of Agriculture. The pamphlets concern issues of taxation, economic policy, and tariffs, as they relate to western Canadian agriculture. The pamphlets include:

  • ‘Where Ought the Revenue to Come From?’: No Author, which argues for progressive taxation
  • ‘How to Reduce the Cost of Living’: No Author, which argues for a reduction in customs duties
  • ‘Where the Farmer touches City Labor’: By J. A. Stevenson, which argues against protectionist economic policies
  • ‘Profiteering: Protection Two in One’: By J. A. Stevenson, which argues against tariff protections
  • ‘Protection Does Not Help New Countries’: By J. A. Stevenson, which argues that protectionist economic policy will inhibit immigration to Canada
  • ‘Help Old England With Freer Trade’: By J. A. Stevenson, which argues for free trade with Britain as a means to help the ‘mother country’
  • ‘How Much Does the West Pay?’: By W. J. Healy, which reproduces parts of a prior 1914 speech by James Aikins, in the House of Commons, which refutes suggestions that the western provinces have paid proportionally less in trade duties than the rest of the nation.
Stevenson, J.A.
Item · October, 1941
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Contains a selection of 14 short essays discussing the possibilities for application of cooperative principles and structures to various parts of postwar Canadian society and advocating for their implementation. Focuses on Saskatchewan. Includes ads for various businesses. Endorsed and sponsored by The Co-operative Union of Canada (Sask. Section), The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, The Saskatchewan Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd., The Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries Ltd., The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Employees’ Association.
An index on p. 64 lists the included essays:
Co-operation—The Hope of the Future by Dr. J.S. Thomson
Co-operatives and the Future by H. Van Vliet
Co-operation—The Hope of the Consumer by H.R. Lamberton
Co-operation and Citizenship by John G. Rayner
Co-operatives in Saskatchewan by Robert McKay
Co-operation as represented by the homemaker’s clubs by Mrs. Ida E. McKinnon
Co-operative Marketing by J.L. Buckley
Co-operative oil refining by H.L. Fowler
Co-operatives and Present-day Advertising by Mrs. Nettie L. Mowers
Co-operation and the Law by Durward Thomas
Co-operative Banking via Credit Unions by H. Gerrie
Co-operative Education in the School by H.A. Wagner
Action by the People is Paramount by Bertram B. Fowler

Thomson, J. S.
Item · 1911
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Strathcona Rink Association, Limited (incorporated under companies' ordinance of the North-West Territories) capital stock, $10,000 in 2,000 shares of $5.00 each.

Certificate No. 21

David Flemming is the owner of five shares, dated 30th day of September, 1911.

Page appended to the back of the certificate stating that David Flemming "assign, sell, transfer, and set over unto [Gro] T. Downes of the City of Strathcona, the Province of Alberta, five shares of the Capital Stock of the Strathcona Rink Association, Limited ..." dated 26th day of July, 1910.