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A programme for the Isaac Brook Community Club's ninth annual Thanksgiving service which was held on November 10, 1930 at the Isaac Brock School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The programme outlines the order of events of the service which included scripture reading, some prayers, songs, an address and a benediction.

Program of events and information about the opening of the Great Lakes to Winnipeg section of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1935.

Events include: motorcades; automobile party; Pipers' Band; cutting of ribbon; tour of Mount Mackay; tour by steamship of harbors and bay; Luncheon Party; Trans-Canada Highway Celebration Regatta; concert by 1st Lake Superior Regimental Band; banquet; fireworks; Canadian National Radio Broadcast over CKPR (including speeches); motorcade leaves.

Other contents include:
"The March of Progress - From the days of birch bark canoes and toilsome portages, to the luxury of present-day motoring" - about the history of transportation in Canada.
"Some Facts About the Canadian Lakehead Port Arthur - Fort William" - facts about the cities of Port Arthur and Fort William and the scenic views and recreation options (including golf courses, public parks, fishing, hunting, and wildlife) in the area. Includes B&W map of the Great Lakes area.
"Trans-Canada Highway Beckons Motorists" - about the highway creating an all-Canadian auto route from the lakehead to Winnipeg.

Includes 20 B&W images of: canoes and boats; fish and fishing; McVicar's Creek in Port Arthur; The Sleeping Giant - Thunder Bay; Kakabeka Falls; Scenes (including lakes, deer, and campsites) in Arrowhead and Quetico District; aerial photograph of Kenora, Ontario; and Bowlker Park Farm on the Kaministiquia River.

A programme for a lecture by Walter Duranty on Russia and post-war Europe. The lecture was presented by the Winnipeg Press Club and held at the Winnipeg Auditorium on November 9th, 1943. Walter Duranty was a famed foreign correspondent, author, and journalist, and served as Moscow bureau chief of The New York Times for fourteen years. The programme outlines the sequence of events and also provides a bio for Walter Duranty. On the verso, under the illustration of soldiers, there is a statement indicating that "this space contributed in the interests of Canada's War Effort by the Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. Limited."

A programme for the evening of April 4th, 1920 at the Walker Theatre in the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The programme indicates that the night’s entertainment was the Band of the 79th Cameron Highlanders. At the bottom of the programme, there is an advertisement for another performance titled the “Cameron Highlanders Club Whist Drive and Dance” at the Fort Garry Hotel on April 20, 1920. The programme was printed by the Norwood Press.

A program for the 29th annual banquet of the Manitoba Medical Students' Association, held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba and dated December 20, 1911. Contains a menu, toast list, jokes, quotes, cartoons. On the back is a list of committee members.

Annual report with accompanying booklet of statistical tables, produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2000-2001 crop year.

The annual report includes the CWB's 2000-2001 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2000-01 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["To create value for Prairie farmers by being an innovative world leader in marketing grain"], and Mission ["The CWB markets quality product and service in order to maximize returns to western Canadian grain producers"] statements.

Table of Contents:
Introductory statement (p. 1).
A message from the Chair of the Board of Directors and the President/CEO (p. 2)
CWB performance highlights (p. 3)
Board of Directors (p. 6)
From the land (Farmer issues) (p. 8)
On track (Transportation) (p. 10)
Setting sail (Customers) (p. 12)
Inside and ahead (Corporate and employees) (p. 14)
Management Discussions and Analysis (p. 16)
The wheat pool (p. 17)
The durum pool (p. 20)
The feed barley pool (p. 22)
The malting barley pool (p. 24)
Financial results (p. 35)
Notes to the financial statements (p. 46)
Glossary of financial terms (p. 57)
Senior management (p. 58)
Corporate governance (p. 60)

The accompanying statistical tables "provide both a historical reference and a more current snapshot of Canada's agricultural industry and world grain trade. They also highlight valuable information related to CWB operations and sales." The tables include information related to Canadian wheat, durum, barley, and coarse grains production, imports and exports, CWB employees, delivery permits, and payments, shipping and freightage of crops, and other figures related to the CWB and the world grain trade.

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2004-2005 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2004-2005 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2004-05 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["To unite western Canadian grain farmers as the world-recognized, premier grain marketer"], and Mission ["The CWB markets and provides quality products and services in order to maximize value to our owners, western Canadian grain farmers"] statements.

Table of Contents:
A message from the Chair of the board of directors and the President and CEO (p. 2)
Pursuing innovation (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Farmer-controlled board of directors; Senior management] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool] - (p. 28)
Financial results [Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 51)

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2007-2008 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2007-2008 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2007-08 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["Canadian farmers innovatively leading the way in the global grain market"], and Mission ["Creating a sustainable competitive advantage for farmers and customers through our unique business structure, innovative marketing, superior service, profitable investments and effective partnerships"] statements.

Table of Contents:
A message from the chair of the board of directors and from the president and CEO - (p. 2)
Farmers First - (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Board of directors; Leadership team] - (p. 16)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool A & B] - (p. 32)
Financial results [Financial statements; Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 73)

A collection of 27 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to field crops from the following companies in 1967: Farmers Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd.; Elephant Brand Products [through dealer - Madden Bros.]; Imperial Oil Ltd.; National Grain Company Ltd.; Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation; Stratford-Frame Agencies Ltd.; and A.E. McKenzie Co., Ltd., Seedsmen.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 10 January 1967 to 14 September 1967. Purchases largely consisted of field crop seeds, fertilizers, and crop insurance.

A collection of approximately 100 invoices, receipts and documents addressed to Donald McFadden regarding transactions related to his poultry enterprises in 1967 from 18 businesses.

Invoices, receipts and document span the period of time from 24 January 1967 to 31 December 1967. Contents include grain and feed purchases; veterinary supplies; turkey insemination services; test reports and "Certificates of Condemnation" related to the conduction of poultry flock testing and inspections; records of poultry sales and shipments; etc.

Additionally includes 10 handwritten notes and receipts regarding sales and purchases of poultry or products related to the poultry enterprise.

A pamphlet titled ‘Seed Potato Production,” which is a contribution of the Manitoba Potato Committee. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 188 and was published in February 1944 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The stamp on the cover page indicates that the pamphlet is from the Office of the Agricultural Representative in Altona, Manitoba. The pamphlet provides information about seed potato production, potato diseases, and insect control, and also includes several photographs of potato fields.

A pamphlet titled “Farm Animal Insects and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 196 and was published in April 1945 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet consists of two large information tables. Each line contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Injurious Stages,” “Animals Attacked,” “Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” “Time for Effective Control,” “Method of Control,” and “How to Apply the Remedy.” The name “D. J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top left corner of the title page.

A pamphlet titled “Household Insects and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 213 and was published in November 1947 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet consists of two large information tables. Each line contains information about a different household insect. The columns are labelled “Injurious Stages,” “Season When Injury Occurs,” “How Insect Introduced Into Home,” “Description of Injurious Stages and Type of Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” and “Control.” The pamphlet was printed by C.E. Leech, the King's Printer for the Province of Manitoba. The name “D. J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top left corner of the title page.

"Publication No. 212." Plans for building "a colony type brooder house combined with a range shelter." Includes materials list, accomodation limits, list of desirable features, etc.

"Publication No. 179 (Revised)." An informational pamphlet on poultry ranges and pastures. Topics include diseases and parasites, range location, flock management, recommended crops, and a list of related literature. Stamp reads "Office of the Agricultural Representative, Altona."

"Bulletin No. 45." An informational booklet on a variety of poultry diseases including nutritional, bacterial, viral, fungous, and protozoan diseases, as well as parasites, reproductive disorders, cannibalism, etc. Laid-in before the first page is a letter addressed to Don McFadden from J. M. Isa in response to a request for information on blackhead disease. It includes the author's opinion that the recommended medications "act as a vermifuge and eliminate the caecal worm which carries the infection."

A pamphlet titled “Soil Testing The Key to More Efficient Fertilizer Use” from the Manitoba Provincial Soil Testing Laboratory from the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture in 1976 and is marked as Publication No. 363. The pamphlet provides information about soil testing such as how to choose the right test and the three phases of soil testing.
Table of Contents: Introduction, Services Available at the Soil Testing Laboratory, Which Test to Choose, Which Soil Types Require a Sulphur Test, Three Pases of Soil Testing, Sampling, Analyses, Recommendations, and Regional Agronomist Listing.

A guide and worksheet titled “Rental and Custom Charges for Farm Machinery” published by the Technical Services Branch of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture in 1973. The first page of the guide outlines eight steps describing how to use the worksheet, and the remainder of the guide consists of a large table listing farm machinery. The table contains numerous blank cells for calculations.

A booklet titled “Growing Small Fruits in the Prairie Provinces” by W.R. Leslie, the Superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Station in Morden, Manitoba. The booklet was published by Line Elevators Farm Service in March 1945, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet provides information about the care and maintenance of strawberries, raspberries, bush fruits, blueberries, cranberries, sweetberry honeysuckle, pembinas, and Saskatoon berries among others. Throughout the booklet, there are various photographs of berries, fields, and small plants. On the back of the cover page, there is a list of sponsors. The name "D.J. McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner.

An information booklet, subtitled "Being a Guide to the Method of Trading in Grain Futures, Explanation of Grain Terms and Statistics Relating to Grain Crops." Pages 22-28 consist of an unused "Record of Trades" logbook, with columns to keep track of amounts bought and sold, and to document finances.

Information and instructions on caponizing (castrating) male chickens. Includes a list of suggested equipment and a description of the operation.

A document, potentially a rough-draft, with information on turkey production. Topics include housing, equipment, breeding and fertility, feeding, etc. A paragraph on page 7 titled "Broodiness" has been marked out with a pencil but does not contain notes.

Account charges from Manitoba Hydro to D. J. McFadden. Each card covers roughly one month, starting at the end of October 1964 to the end of September 1965, with an extra card for April 1965 containing identical information filled in by hand. The verso is printed with information on the utility service including discounts, provincial taxes, payment options, and contact information.

A collection of communications from the Manitoba Telephone System to Donald McFadden regarding service usage and costs. "Customer's Copy" receipts from each month of 1965 show charges for long distance and exchange service. A "Statement of Remittance" for $2.50 is marked "Received" and is attached to a carbon copy receipt for a half hour tractor rental. Breakdowns of long distance charges are listed by date show the receiving location of outgoing calls and the charged amount, with all entries checked off in blue pen. The backs of the sheets contain a "partial list of abbreviations" of locations within the province of Manitoba. Included is an empty envelope self-addressed to the Manitoba Telephone System, which has been crossed out and "Receipts (Income)" written above in pen, likely to be used as a divider in a filing system.

A pair of receipts from Simpsons-Sears in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Items purchased have been indicated by handwritten notes and consist of "Frost Shields (car)" and "Flash Batteries." Year of purchase is not indicated and has been assumed through the receipts' proximity to other records in this collection produced in 1965.

A letter addressed to "Dear Producers" and titled "What About Eggs, Poultry and Turkeys for 1953?" It discusses storage levels of eggs in Canada and the United states, how this will affect prices of both produce and feeds, and that Feed-Rite products are reliable and economical. A list of Feed-Rite products is printed as a footnote at the bottom of the page.

A brochure titled “A List of Current Prices of Products Manufactured by Connaught Medical Research Laboratories” which was published in January 1963. The products are sold by Brathwaites Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first page lists various avian vaccines, their description, size and strength, code, list price, poultry farm price, and net price. The second page lists various tylosin products, which are a type of antibiotic, their description, size and strength, code, list price, poultry farm price, and net price. There are handwritten notes on the second page and the back of the brochure adding up prices.

Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1998-1999 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-1999. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1999-2000 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2000. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

"... the CWB logo is used extensively on a variety of different consumer products to signify a level of quality that enhances the manufacturer's own name. Other manufacturers have also capitalized on the premium reputation of Prairie wheat and barley by identifying the Canadian origin on their product packaging. ... These labeling efforts are a source of pride at the CWB and a strong indication of our vital role as a supplier of premium wheat and barley in world markets."

A promotional booklet about grain product labelling in Canada and globally. The booklet was produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) in 2005.

Includes several examples of national and international companies which have labelled their grain products with the CWB logo or as being "Canadian" in origin, including Robin Hood flour (Canada), ADM Milling flour (Canadian branch), Dover Industries flour (Ontario), Grupo Altex flour (Mexico), George Marriage flour (Britain), Vogel Kimuraya bakery (Japan), "Flourbin" flour (Britain), Danuta pasta products (Poland), CO-OP high-protein flour (Japan), Tsingtao beer (China), and Mister Donut bakery (Japan), as well as flour millers in Italy and Greece.

"As your marketing agency for wheat, durum and barley, the CWB works hard to provide the tools you need to meet your business needs. Each farming operation is a unique business, so the CWB offers a portfolio of options to suit your farm management plan. ... This booklet is designed to serve as a simple guide to help you make sense of the choices available and learn how these programs can work for you."

Informational guide designed to explain various different programs and Producer Payment Options (PPOs) available to Canadian grain farmers. The booklet is organized into 5 sections separated by coloured dividers and was produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ahead of the 2008-2009 crop year.

Includes:
Risk Management [Price Pooling; Early Payment Option (EPO); CashPlus; FlexPro; Fixed Price Contract (FPC); Basis Price Contract (BPC); Exchange for Physicals (EFP); Target Price Service; Force Majeure Option; PPO contract fulfillment; New Pool Pricing; Producer Direct Sale] (pp. 9-33)
Delivery Programs [The Delivery Offer and Contract; Selected Barley Programs; GrainFlo; Guaranteed Delivery Contract (GDC); Delivery Exchange Contract (DEC); Producer Car Program; Organic Marketing Options] (pp. 35-49)
Cash Flow Management [Direct Deposit; Payment Deferral Service; Advance Payment Program (APP); Pre-delivery Top-up (PDT)] (pp. 51-57)
Value Added [Weatherbug; Identity Preserved Contract Program (IPCP); Value-added Incentive Program (VIP); Wheat Storage Program (WSP); Churchill Storage Program (CSP); New Generation Co-operative (NGC); Field to Plate Program] (pp. 59-73)
Reference [Acronyms; Reference Grades] (p. 74)

Additionally includes one "Quick Reference" insert. This insert "lists program sign-up and deadline dates for the current crop year, as well as FBR [Farm Business Representatives] contact information".

Program booklet for the 2004 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 8-11. Main Stage performers included The Perpetrators, Spirit of the West, Tegan & Sara, Taj Mahal & The Hula Blues, Warsaw Village Band, Vusi Mahlasela, Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, David Lindley, The Legendary Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends, Ibrahim Ferrer, Utah Phillips, Les Batinses, The Duhks, The Nits, Plena Libre, Fiamma Fumana, Shooglenifty, and Sarah Harmer.

Contents:
Site Map; Messages from Funders; Welcome; Operating Times; What You Need To Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; Firefly Palace; An Interview With Ibrahim Ferrer; Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Hand-Made Village; Selected Discography; Food Village; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Mainstage Schedule.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

The Secretary’s Helper handbook for bowling games. The handbook was issued exclusively under copyright for The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. of Canada, Limited, a company that manufactured various goods. The company had offices in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Calgary. The handbook lists various total averages depending on the number of games played up to 90 games. The final pages of the handbook include blank team schedules for varying numbers of teams. The price of the handbook is listed as 75 cents.

A pamphlet titled “Matling Barley Production in Manitoba” which is a written copy of an address given by D.J. McFadden from River, Manitoba. The address was given on March 30, 1954, at the Annual Banquet for the Winners of the National Barley Contest, which was held at the Prince Edward Hotel in Brandon, Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Barley Improvement Institute. The introduction of the pamphlet was written by Dr. T.J. Harrison, Director of the Barley Improvement Institute. The address outlines Donald McFadden's experiences with barley production and what led to his winning the contest. The pamphlet includes a few B&W photographs of the McFadden farm and Donald McFadden, himself.

A booklet titled “Let’s Play! A Book of Games for Playgrounds & Classroom” which was issued by the Manitoba Physical Fitness Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet was published by the Manitoba Department of Health and Public Welfare. The booklet lists various various games and tumbling exercises and provides instructions for each. There are various illustrations of these games throughout the booklet.
Table of Contents: General hints to the organizer, Simple or low formations, Tag games, Replay games, Ball games, Miscellaneous games, Relay games, Tag games, Ball games, Tug games, Combat games and stunts, Tumbling and pyramid building, Tumbling, Balancing, Pyramid building positions, and Additional notes.

A small tourism foldable leaflet for Winnipeg, Manitoba titled “Factoids.” The booklet contains “All Original Facts Guaranteed to Satisfy Even the Biggest Curiosities” and was made in Winnipeg, Manitoba by Tourism Winnipeg. The booklet is marked as Volume 3. When the leaflet is unfolded, there are various facts covering the page about tourist attractions in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Included on the leaflet are various photographs depicting the subject of each fact and a list of the credit for each photograph. On the back of the folded leaflet, contact information is listed for Tourism Winnipeg.

A step-by-step informational guide to the process of loading producer cars with grain. The booklet was composed by transportation consultant Paul Beingessner ca. 2003, with contributions from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation, and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). The booklet is organized into 10 sections separated by 7 tabbed dividers.

Includes:
I. Introduction
II. Analyzing Your Options [Producer Car Loading Options; Choosing an Administrator]
III. Know Your Grain [Proper Sampling is Key; Importance of Objective Third Party Grading; Keep Your Grain in Condition]
IV. Ordering and Authorization of Producer Cars [Ordering a Producer Car; Authorization of a Producer Car]
V. Preparation and Loading Day [Before Your Car Arrives; Loading Day; Tracking Your Car Enroute]
VI. Unload and Settlement [Weighing and Grading; Notification of Unload Results; Settlement]
VII. Troubleshooting [Car Supply Issues; Insect Infestations; Contamination; Re-inspection; Claims Against Leaks or Derailments; Overloaded Cars; Bulkhead Cars; Sampling; Rail Line and Hopper Car Capacities]
VIII. Frequently Asked Questions
IX. Contacts
X. Documents

Additionally includes several print advertisements for various Western Canadian grain transportation businesses.

A 12-month Grain Shipping Calendar for 2016 to 2017 from G3 Canada Limited, a shipping company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The calendar is a stand-up desk calendar. One side of the calendar has each month displayed beginning with August 2016 and ending with July 2017 and beside each week is a green number indicating the shipping week. On the other side of the calendar displays four colour photographs of shipping vessels and the contact information for G3 Canada Limited.

Conference packet produced in accordance with the 13th Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 22-24 February 2004. Packet includes workbook, 2004 conference program, miniature "Pocket Program", and participant list. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Canadian Grain Commission, Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, Manitoba Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Farmers' Independent Weekly, University of Manitoba, Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development, and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food, as well as Free Agents]; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Message from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; Message from the Premier of Manitoba; Message from the Mayor of Winnipeg; Grain World 2004 program; Panel: China - The Once and Future Market [Moderator: Dr. Ed Tyrchniewicz; Dr. Funing Zhong; Dr. Scott Rozelle; presentation slides titled "China Grain and Oilseed Overview" by Jacqueline Wu]; Wheat Outlook [Rick Steinke]; Luncheon - The Economic Outlook [Dr. Sherry Cooper]; Oilseeds Outlook [Dr. Parry Dixon]; Pulse and Special Crops Outlook [Stan Skrypetz]; Coarse Grains Outlook [Emily S. French]; Barley Outlook [Bob Cuthbert]; Banquet [with Comedian Big Daddy Tazz]; Breakfast - Weather in 2004 [Douglas Le Comte]; Beef Outlook [James Robb]; Pork Outlook [Shawn Mills]; Panel: World Hunger - Case Critical [Moderator: Jim Cornelius; Paul E. Arès; Dr. Barbara Macdonald; Dr. James L. McDonald]; Luncheon [Stephen Lewis].

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local and Canadian businesses and corporate bodies.

Conference workbook produced in accordance with the 21st Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 27 February - 1 March 2011. Includes 2011 conference program. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Manitoba Agriculture - Food and Rural Initiatives, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, and Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development]; 2011 Program; A Message from the Premier [Greg Selinger, Manitoba]; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Economic outlook for Asia Pacific; Opening remarks; Flight to commodities; Ocean freight outlook; Wheat outlook 2011; Luncheon: U.S. Ethanol policy and global commodity markets - why burning our food is never good; Barley outlook 2011; Oilseeds outlook 2011; Pulse and special crops outlook 2011; Droughts to flood - what's causing these extreme climatic events?; Global economic outlook; Panel: Reaping rewards from research; Beef outlook 2011; Pork outlook 2011; Luncheon: The Newman Briefing.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local and Canadian businesses and corporate bodies.

A report for donors to the University of Manitoba for the year of 1992. Includes a message from the president, fund raising report, articles on specific donors and donations, expenditure examples, university news highlights, etc.

A collection of meeting minutes for joint meetings between the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board and the Turkey Advisory Committee. The meeting dates range from June 27, 1969, to April 17, 1972, although one document is undated. The meetings were held at various locations but the most common meeting location was 1200 King Edward Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each document lists the members of the Marketing Board and the members of the Advisory Committee who attended the meeting, except for the minutes from March 2, 1971, which merely states “Present were both complete Boards.” Donald McFadden was present at every meeting. The minutes relate various topics discussed at the meetings such as the weight of broiler toms and turkey hens, pricing policies, storage stocks, dead-on-arrival birds, and production percentages.

A collection of meeting minutes for the Manitoba Turkey Marketing Board meetings in 1968. The minutes range from April 1968 to December 1968. The majority of the meetings were held at the Norquay Building or 1700 Portage Avenue 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 include the establishment of an Advisory Committee, various business items arising from correspondence, the finalization of marketing plans, interactions with other poultry boards, and Government proposals.

A collection of meeting minutes for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Boards meetings in 1970. The minutes range from January 6, 1970, to December 16, 1970. The majority of the meetings were held at 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 a survey of small flocks, various correspondence with the board, cookbook prices, turkey grades, trucking charges, the expenses of the board, and many others.

A collection of meeting minutes for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1972. The minutes range from January 26, 1972, to December 13, 1972. 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 the preparation of a quota transfer policy, nominations for the board Chairman, price increases for cold storage, pricing reports from the Canada Department of Agriculture, marketing contracts, and export shipments.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1976. The minutes range from January 5, 1976, to December 7, 1976. 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 grower penalties for the previous year, the prices of spent breeder turkeys, promotions, the status of the board’s reserve fund, and public hearings for the National Chicken Marketing Agency.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1977. The minutes range from January 16, 1977, to December 15, 1977. 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 various correspondences, permits for the following year, new prices for broiler turkeys, salmonella control, cookbook purchasing, and cost of production reports.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1979. The minutes range from January 16, 1979, to December 11, 1979. 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 feedback from broiler representatives, board resignations, various correspondences, the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency report, executive elections, and a review of prices, and quotas for the Lakeside Colony processor.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1980. The minutes range from January 3, 1980, to December 16, 1980. 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 proposed revisions to the producer board plan, reduction requirements for eviscerated weight, mugs and glasses with turkey designs for marketing purposes, potential purchase of a computer for record-keeping, and evaluation of growers’ production.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1981. The minutes range from January 9, 1981, to December 9, 1981. 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 penalties for the previous year, breeder policy updates, various correspondences, comments and concerns from different processors, the Brandon Winter Fair, allotments of eviscerated weight for the following year, and salary agreements.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1983. The minutes range from January 6, 1983, to December 1, 1983. Only one minutes document has a location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The minutes documents alternate between Directors Meetings and Pricing Meetings and various minutes have correspondences included. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include export planning, overmarketing, various correspondences, the board’s bank account, exports to Japan, and feed cost updates.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board annual meetings. There is one minutes document for each year from 1970 to 1989. The majority of the meetings were held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, although several were also held at the Niakwa Motor Hotel and the Ramada Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each document lists the date and location of the meeting and provides details about the topics discussed. Several of the minutes documents include appendices. At each meeting elections for district representatives took place and were recorded in the minutes. Some of the other discussion topics for the meetings included national marketing, auditor reports, reports from the chairman, interactions with the Canada Department of Agriculture, fire insurance, budgets, by-laws, and producer board reports.

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 1965 and 25 February 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.

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 December 1969 and 3 February 1970, 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.

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 December 1970 and 27 January 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.

Additionally includes one handwritten note titled "Turkey Accts. Receivable at Dec. 31" stapled in to inner front cover; and one handwritten list titled "Prices on O.P. Turkeys" [listing base turkey prices per pound by grade (A; B; C; Utility) and gender (tom; hen)] on inner back cover.

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

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 November 1972 and 17 December 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 list titled "Oz. [ounce] Values" [list includes values from 40¢ - 48¢] 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."] or son Gordon Donald ["G.D.M"] McFadden. Some notes have not been initialed by anyone.

A collection of correspondence letters primarily between The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, the Ministry of Agriculture for Manitoba, and the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the letters from the marketing board are addressed to Premier Walter Weir of Manitoba, Douglas Watt from the Manitoba Ministry of Agriculture, and H.A. Olson the Minister of Agriculture at the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada. The majority of the letters addressed to various government officials were written by John P. Tanchak, chairman of The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The letters are dated between April 19, 1968 and November 29, 1968. Three letters are undated, two of which are marked as drafts. The correspondences discuss various issues relating to marketing regulations, policy creation, and trade restrictions for turkey producers in Manitoba. The collection also includes a letter from a Canada Department of Agriculture Health of Animals Branch veterinarian who discusses methods for measuring the weight of condemned turkey carcasses.

Two newsletters and three memos from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The first newsletter was written by R.O. Douglas, Acting Manager of the marketing board on October 3, 1968, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The newsletter is marked as Volume 1 and discusses the appointment of the Provisional Board and their efforts to get a specific marketing plan approved by the Provincial Government of Manitoba. The second newsletter does not list an author’s name but was written on December 13, 1968, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The newsletter is marked as Volume 2 and discusses the long-awaited approval of the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board plan by the Provincial Government of Manitoba. After much deliberation, the plan was approved on December 9, 1968, approximately. The first memo does not indicate a specific author, but was written on June 27, 1968, and outlines a general policy statement. The second memo was written by R.O. Douglas on [July 4, 1968], indicating that the Department of Industry "requesting that a representative participate in a press conference." The third memo was written by John Tanchak on July 5, 1968, and reports that those wishing to vote on the marketing plan must be registered as a turkey grower.

A Directory of Turkley Producer Marketing Boards and Officials booklet which was published by the National Turkey Co-ordinating Committee. Each page contains the contact information of a marketing board in a different province. The pages are cascading and list the name of the province at the bottom of each respective page. The contact information for the province’s board and the individual members are listed. The first page is yellow and provides the contact information for the Alberta Turkey Growers Marketing Board. The second page is blue and provides the contact information for the British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board. The third page is pink and provides the contact information for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, and Donald J. McFadden's contact information is included. The fourth page is dark green and provides the contact information for the Ontario Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The fifth page is orange and provides the contact information for the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The final page is light green and provides the contact information for La Federation des Proprietaires de Volailles du Quebec.

A green plastic folder with a printed title page on the cover that indicates the contents are a report of the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board Fourth Annual Meeting at the Niakwa Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 23, 1973. The first page is a title page, the second page lists the board members, and the third page outlines the schedule of events for the meeting. The remaining pages in the folder are the minutes from the annual meeting of the previous year which was held on February 26, 1972. Also included in the folder are several reports, a marketing plan, some correspondence, a statement of revenue and expenditures, and a list of registered turkey producers in Manitoba. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the first page.

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Sixth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the Ramada Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 5, 1975. The annual report consists of several smaller reports and loose-leaf papers such as a list of elected directors, an agenda for the meeting, meeting minutes from the previous annual meeting on March 7, 1974, a producer board report, an updated turkey broiler policy, an order for the marketing board from 1971, several estimated production cost sheets for 1975, an economist report, and an updated producer list.

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Tenth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 8, 1979. 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 22, 1978, a producer board report, quotas, cost of production updates, 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.

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Fifteenth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 7, 1984. 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, the budget for the year, financial records, a list of current turkey producers, and several others. The four tabs on the annual report indicate sections for “Producer Board Report,” “Promotion Report,” “Export Report,” and “Salmonella Report.” The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page.

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Nineteenth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 9, 1988. The annual report consists of several smaller reports such as a meeting agenda, a list of current directors, a producer board report, financial reports, a manager’s report, charts, the proposed budget for the year, an export report, and many others. Also inside the report booklet is a list of the 1988 Producers Plus Quota List. The name "Don McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner of the front cover page.

The Manitoba Turkey Producers Marketing Board Twenty-Ninth Annual Meeting report. The annual meeting was held at the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 5, 1998. 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 producer plus basic quota list for 1998.

Two magazines titled Fur News Magazine contain stories and advertisements. One magazine is from May 1913 and the other is from June 1913.

A program for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg on November 22, 1948. Includes a list of events and "Amendments to By-Laws and Constitution of the Society."

The report of The Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg (Incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of Manitoba, established in 1898) for the protection of children from cruelty and neglect, 1932.

An Invitation Card to Canadian Clubs of Winnipeg for a Talk on " The Present Situation in Palestine" by Mr. Israel Cohen. It was held in Royal Alexandra Hotel on Tuesday, November, 24th, 1931.

A bound collection of The Prohibition Watchword (formerly the Manitoba Messenger) publications from June 1924 to October 1925, created by the Manitoba Womans’ Christian Temperance Union. Their motto was “Prohibition, Purity, Peace.” The publications consist of current events, submitted poems and essays, and the occasional advertisement for companies or products. The purpose of the publication is to propagate pro-prohibition sentiment and to generally disseminate Christian standards of morality in Canada.

A souvenir booklet for the Winnipeg Fire Department that was created in 1913. The book was published by the Winnipeg Firemen’s Benefit Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The book includes information about the Winnipeg Fire Department, dozens of B&W portrait photographs of members, and photographs of various relevant locations in Winnipeg. The book also includes numerous advertisements from local businesses.

A record book and score card for baking and sewing competitions for the Manitoba Boys' and Girls' Clubs exhibit at the 1919 Farm Congress and Soil Products' Exhibition in Winnipeg. Includes rules for the contests, recipe suggestions for the baking contest, and blank forms to record works completed. There are two entries in the baking contest record for 13 loaves of white bread and 27 buns. A small metallic-silver colored paper heart is laid-in between pages 6 and 7.

A certificate of first communion for Marie Josephine, dated June 12, 1881. The communion was performed at the St. Boniface Cathedral by Monseigneur Alexandre-Antonin Taché, a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, and the Archbishop of the St. Boniface. All the text on the certificate, which includes written and printed words, is in French. The text at the top of the certificate reads “Souvenir Précieux à L'âme Fidèle'' which translates in English to “Precious Memory for the Faithful Soul.” Beneath this text is a printed image of a priest offering communion to several young women veiled and dressed in white.

A pamphlet advertising a Narrative Lecture on David Corson by Reverend Hiram Hull, B.A. According to the pamphlet the lecture was scheduled for the evening of February 12th at 8:00 pm at the McDougall Methodist Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tickets to the lecture cost 25 cents each. The pamphlet contains two reviews of the lecture, some advertisements for local businesses, and a directory of the McDougall Methodist Sunday School board of management. The lecture appears to be based on the book “The Redemption of David Corson” by Charles Frederic Goss, originally published in 1900. It is a story of a man whose faith is tested.

"The above School, supported jointly by the Government and the Church in the Diocese of Rupert's Land, aims at giving a sound Religious, Moral and Industrial Training to Indian boys and girls."

Monthly magazine published by the Rupert's Land Industrial School in Winnipeg. Editor Reverend W. A. Burman, Principal of the School.

Contents:
"General Committee" - list of staff and executive committee members; "Rupert's Land Indian Industrial School" - a brief history of the school; "The Indian Problem - IV"; "The Confirmation Service"; "The Diocese"; "Other Schools"; "School Notes"; "C.M.S. Gleaner"; "Our Children's Column" - features short compositions by Edith Asham, age 9 ["School"] and Samuel Stevenson, age 11 ["Fish"]; "Our Children"; "Receipts for May"; "The Bishop of Qu'Appelle" - reports that Reverend Willian John Burn is the new Bishop of Qu'Appelle; "The Bishop of British Columbia" - reports that the Right Reverend William Willcox Perrin is the new Bishop of British Columbia.

A conference paper on the Church of England and higher education in the Canadian prairie provinces, written by Dr. Lewis Gwynne Thomas and presented at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Canadian Church Historical Society on 6 September 1955 and published in Vol. III, No. 1 of The Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society, January 1956.

The paper contains information on various Church of England higher educational institutes and endeavours in the Canadian prairies prior to 1914, specifically "John West's Red River School", "St. John's College, Winnipeg", "Emmanuel College, Prince Albert", "St. John's College, Qu'Appelle Station", "St. Hilda's and Bishop Pinkham Colleges, Calgary", and "St. Aidan's College and Hostel, Edmonton".

Envelope with illustration of the "Eaton Electric Lighting Outfit".

"This is the Eaton Outfit comprising Engine, Generator, Batteries, Switchboard and Starting Switch. For lighting the Home Barn Garage Church School Hall Etc. Capacity 16 to 65 lamps. Equipped with Willard P. A. Battery."

A copy of The Red River Special Vol. XXV, No. 4 from 1918. The newsletter was published by Nichols & Shepard Co. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The newsletter advertises products, such as grain machines, sold by Red River Special and also includes reviews from satisfied customers. The newsletter’s slogan is “Works and Helps with the Man Behind the Gun” as several connections between grain machines and warfare are made.

A brochure from 1932 celebrating 50 years of the Campbell Bros. & Wilson, Limited Company, a wholesale grocery and provision business. The brochure states that the company was founded in 1882 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and expanded to cities such as Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Grande Prairie. The brochure consists of various profiles of employees of the company and information about the different establishments in different cities.
Also includes an envelope for the brochure with a blue shield-shaped logo that says "Royal Shield Brand of Goods 50 Years."

This ledger belonged to Hugo Wiesner, a Russian- Jewish immigrant, who arrived in Winnipeg in 1904. Accounts are entered in pen in a fine cursive script, ranging between 1913 - 1956. James Richardson, Acme Lumber Co. from Moose Jaw, SK; Mortimer Real Estate; Joseph Maw and boy, Ltd are some of the accounts entered. Included are two paper Manitoba Driver Licenses from 1944, for Mr. Wiesner. A curious look into the history of Winnipeg , from the viewpoint of an accountant.

A finely detailed map of the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba and the surrounding suburbs. The map includes house numbers listed on the back and a smaller map in the upper right-hand corner indicating postal zones. As indicated by the legend, a space of about 4cm represents a mile on the map. On the front cover, there is also a smaller map of off-street parking lots in the Winnipeg downtown area. The maps were all drawn by Roy Pickard and distributed by the Canadian News Co. Ltd. The cost of the map at the time is marked as 50 cents.

A small collection of papers mostly about the Slavic Land Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first two letters are addressed to the Davey Brothers in Westbourne, Manitoba, although one is from [J. Topic] at the Slavic Land Office and dated April 5, 1930, and the other is from W.A. Oliver at the W.A. Oliver Agencies dated November 25, 1930. The letters both discuss separate situations of the purchasing and selling of land. The remaining pages are blank listing forms for the Slavic Land Company which was located at 307 Scott Black in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The forms provide space to fill out details such as the number of acres, the farm qualities of acres, price, included equipment, and mortgage details.

Informative promotional booklet produced by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company containing information intended for prospective settlers regarding the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Contents:
Answers to Some Settlers' Questions; Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; The World's Greatest Field of Opportunity; For Those Who Are Not Farmers; Twenty Years to Pay $2000 Loan for Improvements; Advance of Live Stock on Loan Basis; Assistance of Experts; Western Canada's Climate; Handling the Grain Trade; Flour Milling; Grain Prices; Alberta; Alberta's Progress; Climate; Forage and Root Crops; Live Stock in Alberta; Saskatchewan; Grain Growing in Saskatchewan; Climate; Forage and Root Crops; Fruit Culture; Live Stock; Manitoba; Grain Growing in Manitoba; Fodders and Roots; Climate of Manitoba; Live Stock in Manitoba; Dairying in Manitoba; Poultry-Raising; Raising Small Fruits; Irrigation in Western Canada; "Ready-Made" Farms; What Is a Ready-Made Farm?; Loans to Home-Makers; General Terms of Sale; Townsites; Terms of Payment for Town Lots; Naturalization; Title; General Information [Public Worship; School System; Agricultural Education; Railway Facilities; Public Roads; Taxation; Voting Regulations; Rural Telephones; Domestic Water Supply; Fuel; System of Land Survey; Implements and Buildings; Investment in Live Stock; Capital Required; Cost of Living]; A Final Word; Cities and Towns [Alberta; Manitoba; Saskatchewan]; Experiences of Some Settlers' in Western Canada; and Information for Settlers [Timely Pointers on Customs, Quarantine and Transportation Regulations Affecting Settlers and Settlers' Effects Entering Canada].

Images:
Some Farm Operations [7 photographs]; Fodder Crops and Dairy Cows [9 photographs]; Western Canada Harvest Scenes [7 photographs]; The Stockman's Paradise [9 photographs]; Glimpses of Some Settlers' Gardens [10 photographs]; Scenes in the Irrigation Districts [10 photographs]; Some Settlers' Homes [11 photographs]; Typical Canadian Churches and Schools [11 photographs]; Good Sport and Good Health [7 photographs]; and "Map showing location of Western Provinces of Canada with chief railway connections".

A small folded booklet titled “How the Loyal Employees of a Winnipeg Factory Supported Victory Loan On Opening Day.” When the booklet is unfolded, it reveals a B&W panoramic photograph print of a large group of employees of the Swift Canadian Company Ltd. The caption reads “500 Loyal Employees, or 94 per cent of the Swift Canadian Co. Ltd. have bought Victory Bonds– 80 per cent of these people are of foreign birth. Who can refuse to buy VICTORY BONDS.” The Swift Canadian Company Ltd, founded in 1911, was located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was a wholesaler for a variety of goods such as meat, dairy, and poultry. Victory Loans or Victory Bonds were Canadian government appeals for money to assist in financing the war efforts for WWI and WWII.

The Report and Account of the 289th Annual General Court of the Hudon’s Bay Company which was held on May 2, 1958 at Beaver Hall in Garlick Hill, London. At the beginning of the report, there is an introductory letter written by E.F. Newlands, the Secretary of the Canadian Committee in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The report includes an outline of the events of the meeting, a list of board members, a consolidated financial summary of the company, and an address and report to proprietors, both written by W.J. Keswick, Governor of the Board. The report also includes a consolidated profit and loss account of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

A bound copy of two volumes of the Canadian Rusyn publication, printed in Ukrainian. When translated the English, the title of each publication is “Calendar.”The first volume was published in 1918 and the second volume was published in 1919. The covers and binding appear handmade from hide. The two volumes when translated to English contain articles about current events and cultural events relevant to the Ukrainian settlers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Throughout the volumes, there are multiple illustrations and photographs. The volumes also include several advertisements for local companies.

The account of a journey from Fort Abercrombie, North Dakota to Fort Garry (Winnipeg), Manitoba and back again in 1864, reproduced and printed by the North Dakota Historical Society. A two page letter dated May 1909 from the author to the Massachusetts Historical Society, mostly concerning the translation of Indigenous names into English, is pasted into the book between the last page and endpaper.

A sepia-toned photograph of an aen charet, or Red River cart, pulled by a horse and stopped in front of a clothing store. A First Nations man is standing behind the horse while holding a rifle, a child is standing in the cart, and a woman is standing behind the cart with her arm on the child's shoulder. Several white men are watching from the boardwalk, one of them holding a child. Location and date estimate are dealer-provided.

An insurance plan of the city of Camrose, Alberta from October 1955. The population at the time of the plan creation was 5700. The plan consists of a master title page, a key of signs page, and 10 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of The Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The plan is listed as Copy No. 33. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Camrose and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan primarily consists of retail complexes and main streets.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from June 1954. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 14. The plan consists of a Master Title page, a key of the plan, and 6 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This plan is listed as Copy No. 76. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily residential neighbourhoods.

An insurance plan of the town of Drumheller, Alberta from October 1955. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2600. The plan consists of a Master Title page, a Standard Key of Signs page, and 7 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. This particular plan is listed as Copy No. 67. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Drumheller and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists primarily of residential areas and main streets.

A small vignette photograph booklet titled “Edmonton Alberta and Alberta Farm Scenes, 1906.” Inside the booklet is one long foldout page with a different vignette photograph on each fold. Some of the photographs included are of the Alberta Hotel, McKay Ave. School, the residence of John McDougall, the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and the Windsor Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. The booklet also includes some text that outlines Edmonton’s growth over the previous four years and “Alberta’s Progress in Dairying.” All of the photographs were taken by C. Tait in Edmonton, Alberta, and the booklet was published by W.A. Dawson in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Collection of 5 street car tickets from cities in the prairie provinces.

Includes 4 adult-fare tickets, 1 each from Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge, and 1 child-fare ticket from Edmonton.

"Get the Street Car Habit - It Pays" on back of grey ticket.

A map of Canada featuring three marked paths travelled by Sam Steele; Collingwood to Fort Garry in 1870 and 1873, Fort Dufferin to Fort Edmonton in 1874, and Vancouver to the Klondike (Dawson) in 1898. Three illustrations show a man panning for gold, a First Nations community, and five people on a boat in a river.

Printed booklet containing a report of infractions of the Manitoba Temperance Act. Lists the names of those prosecuted and their offence, as well as applicants for retail licenses and their addresses.

A booklet of the City of Winnipeg Hydro Electric System, prospectus for power development of Slave falls, dated September 18th, 1928, Winnipeg.

Promotional election postcard for Alfred J. Andrews, indicating where the recipient can vote in the 1899 election for the Mayor of Winnipeg. The front of the postcard is an example of a ballot slip. The two candidates listed on the postcard are Alfred Joseph Andrews from Winnipeg, Alberta, a barrister-at-law, and George Frederick Carruthers from Winnipeg, Alberta, an insurance and financial agent. The recipient of the postcard is instructed to vote at 311 Main Street.