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"This map looks at precipitation levels over a one year period, compared to historical data."

A meteorological chart published by The Western Producer following the 2009-2010 crop year, using information from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The map shows the levels of precipitation across Western Canada during the 2009-2010 crop year expressed as a percentile using a colour-coded scale going from "Record Wet" to "Record Dry".

Nearly all of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, including the cities of Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert and surrounding areas, show above-average to record-high levels of precipitation, while much of the eastern and southern portions of Alberta, including the cities of Medicine Hat and Lethbridge and surrounding areas, show average to above-average levels of precipitation.

However, the western and northern portions of Alberta and northern portions of British Columbia, including the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, and Dawson Creek and surrounding areas, largely show below-average to record-low levels of precipitation.

Additionally includes print advertisements for The Western Producer.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Eurema Mexicana. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Abaeis nicippe. Handwritten note on the back reads, "JHA Coll" USA Arizona Patagonia Harshaw area 7/[?]/99 JHA [?]"

Catalogue.

Catalogue.

Canada Post printouts of Legion themed button stamps, ca 2010. Also contains printed billing information and envelope.

Photograph of two men standing outside a log cabin in a forest. Cabin, trees, and ground are covered in snow. Writing on reverse reads "Trappers' Shed; 10 June".

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Eurema Mexicana. Handwritten note on the back reads, "JHA Coll" USA AZPatagonia Harshaw area 7/08/1999."

"The following report details the performance of Canada's Grain Handling and Transportation System (GHTS) for the crop year ended 31 July 2010, and focuses on the various events, issues and trends manifest in the movement of Western Canadian grain during the past year."

An annual report produced by Quorum Corporation as the Monitor appointed under the Government of Canada's Grain Monitoring Program (GMP) which details the performance of Canada's GHTS for the 2009-2010 crop year. The report is separated into six sections, being "Production and Supply", "Traffic and Movement", "Infrastructure", "Commercial Relations", "System Efficiency and Performance", and "Producer Impact".

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Section 1: Western Canadian Production and Supply
[Production and Supply]
Section 2: Traffic and Movement
[Country Elevator Throughput; Railway Traffic; Terminal Elevator Throughput]
Section 3: Infrastructure
[Country Elevator Infrastructure; Railway Infrastructure; Terminal Elevator Infrastructure]
Section 4: Commercial Relations
[Trucking Rates; Country Elevator Handling Charges; Railway Freight Rates; Terminal Elevator Handling Charges; Tendering Program; Advance Car Awards Program; Commercial Developments]
Section 5: System Efficiency and Performance
[Country Elevator Operations; Railway Operations; Terminal Elevator Operations; Port Operations; System Performance]
Section 6: Producer Impact
[Calculation of the Export Basis; CWB Commodities; Non-CWB Commodities; Cash Ticket Analysis; Producer Cars]
Appendix 1: Program Background
Appendix 2: Commodities Guide
Appendix 3: Producer Netback Calculator
Appendix 4: Acknowledgements
Appendix 5: Data Tables

The report includes approximately 130 pages of data tables. These data tables contain figures and information related to various aspects of each of the six sections included within the annual report.

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2009-2010 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2009-2010 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2010, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is on track to achieve the targets of "Canola. Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. To reach these goals, we have established five strategic objectives: Increase sustainable production; Increase consumption and value; Improve market access; Improve quality; Improve understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2010.

Table of Contents:
President's Messages (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Increase Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Increase Consumption and Value (p. 6)
Improve Market Access (p. 10)
Improve Quality (p. 12)
Improve Understanding (p. 14)

An educational comic intended to teach juvenile readers about the history of rapeseed and canola in Canada.

Additionally contains two recipes for products made with canola oil on pages 38-39.

Catalogues; Publisher's Guide; Select titles for Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences; other printed information.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pyrisitia lisa. Handwritten note on the back reads, "JHA Coll" USA Texas [?] Mission Waite-Metz farm Apr. 8 2000."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pyrisitia lisa. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

A bilingual [English and French] planning notebook produced by Farm Credit Canada. The notebook includes "Conversion Factors" [by Area; Weight; Power; Length; Volume; and Bushel/Weight/Yield].

The notebook is otherwise entirely blank.

Promotional pamphlet produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ca. 2010.

"Wheat grown on Canada's Prairies has an excellent reputation for quality and consistency. Bakers and food processors around the globe depend on western Canadian wheat to produce superior products - no matter which class of wheat they choose."

The pamphlet contains descriptions and photographs of five different classes of Canadian wheat, being Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS); Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD); Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR); Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW); and Canada Western Hard White Spring (CWHWS), as well as brief explanations of the uses in baking and food processing that each class of wheat is best suited for.

Conference workbook produced in accordance with the 20th Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 21-23 February 2010. Includes 2010 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, Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development, and White & Associates Global Consulting]; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Grain World 2010 Program; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Message from Mayor Sam Katz [Winnipeg]; Fertilizer fundamentals in 2010; Opening Remarks; Global economic recovery - green shoots or summerfallow?; Weather outlook 2010; Ocean freight situation and outlook; Wheat outlook 2010; Luncheon: The future of agriculture and food; CWB barley outlook 2010; Oilseeds outlook 2010; Special crops outlook 2010; Outlooks roundtable: how is demand going to respond in the upcoming year to the economic stress?; Reception; Commodity outlook; Food staples operating in a world of unfettered free trade: will it eventually happen?; Beef outlook 2010; Pork outlook 2010; Luncheon: The new us - understanding the new Canadian mindset.

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

2 copies of a foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year, beginning with August 2010 and ending with July 2011. Commemorative "CWB - 75 Years / Ans 1935-2010" logo at bottom left corner.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program and other program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2010-11 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the last day of July 2011 is included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2011-12 crop year.

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year, beginning with August 2010 and ending with December 2011.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including the CWB's 75th anniversary, PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from 405 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "All in a Day's Work". Selected photographs largely consist of individual and group portraits featuring children, adults, and animals on the farm. A smaller number of photographs feature landscapes and agricultural machinery and equipment.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Perks of the job", a B&W portrait photograph of an older man smiling and holding a kitten in one hand towards two young children. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of November 2010.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Colias cesonia. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "ref: same as dorsal."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis sennae. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "Georgia McIntosh Co. Meridian [K-?] Island [?] JA Hyatt date unreadable Strickland?"

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis philea. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Phoebis philea [male] Orange Pk, Flordia 8 Nov. '69 LJ [Milton?] Strickland."

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Dear Minister Ritz, It's time for the Government of Canada to stand up for western Canadian farmers at the WTO [World Trade Organization]."

Inside this issue:
"CWB opens lab" - Page 2
"Variety Survey" - Page 3
"Time is running out at the WTO" - Page 4
"Spotlight on tendering" - Page 6
"Japan loves Prairie wheat" - Page 7

Additionally includes segment titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [p. 8].

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

"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".

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2009-2010 crop year, beginning with August 2009 and ending with December 2010.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from approximately 750 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "In all Kinds of Weather". Selected photographs largely consist of agricultural landscapes. A smaller number of individual and group portraits feature children, adults, and animals on the farm as well as agricultural machinery.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Trudging through the snow" showing a man carrying a metal ladder through snow towards a grain bin. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of December 2009.

Titled "Countess Mountbatten's Own Legion of Frontiersmen. Mounted troop 2009, General Information & Illustration of Activities. Compiled by History & Archives Section - Edmonton Canada - 2009."

"Taming the Princess" (打金枝) Opera poster on May 3, 2009 for "The Edmonton Chinese Opera Association" (藝晉軒曲藝研習社) 12 years anniversary at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium [Located in Oversize File].
9 photos of "Taming the Princess" (打金枝) Opera performance.

"Infrastructure investments, strong marketing initiatives strengthen prospects at Canada's only Arctic seaport."

An illustrated promotional booklet regarding the revitalization of Port Churchill in 2009, written by Gloria Taylor for the Churchill Gateway Development Corporation (CGDC). The article addresses various initiatives being undertaken by the CGDC in 2009 with the goal of increasing business and utilization of the port, including the "first-ever movement of fertilizer from Russia to the Port of Churchill" with Canadian buyer Farmers of North America (FNA), the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between development corporations for the ports at Halifax and Churchill, working with a logistics company in Yellowknife, a trade mission to solidify re-supply business with communities in Nunavut, and encouraging grassroots businesses in Churchill and The Pas, Manitoba.

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

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis sennae. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis philea. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " as dorsal."

1. "打金枝" Opera poster on May 3, 2009 for the Edmonton Chinese Opera Association’s (藝晉軒曲藝研習社) 12th year anniversary at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
2. Color photo: Group photo after performance.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis sennae. Note on back of the illustration reads," Phoebis sennae [female] 10.VI.92 Citrus County Florida Earl Hoke Strickland? ex. JHA."

"Viterra offers a full line-up of seed varieties for your farm, including winter wheat, corn, soybeans, inoculant and mustard."

An illustrated catalogue and promotional booklet produced by Viterra Ltd. in 2009. The booklet contains information about Viterra's history and their 2009 highlights, and about canola and cereal crop varieties for 2009.

Contents:
The Viterra Story (p. 2)
2009 Highlights (p. 6)
Canola Varieties (p. 8)
Cereal Varieties (p. 14)

Canola varieties include "Roundup Ready", "Liberty Link", "XCEED" and "Clearfield".

Wheat varieties include CWRS varieties ["CDC Abound", "CDC Imagine", "5602HR", "5400IP", and "CDC Alsask"] and CPSR varieties ["5702PR"; "5701PR"; "5700PR"].

Durum varieties include "AC Navigator" and "Commander"].

Barley varieties include malt barley varieties ["CDC Clyde"; "Tradition 6-row Malting Barley"; "Legacy 6-row Malting Barley"; and "CDC Kendall 2-row Malting Barley"]; feed barley varieties ["Champion" and "Xena"]; and forage barley varieties ["Stockford" and "Stander"].

Oat varieties include "SW Betania" and "Proven 7600M".

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2009-2010 crop year, beginning with August 2009 and ending with July 2010.

Calendar highlights contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program and Pricing Program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2009-10 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the first day of August 2009 is included as part of the final shipping week of the 2008-09 crop year.

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2008-2009 crop year. The report includes information about the CCC's 2008-2009 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2009, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada is on track to achieve the targets of "Canola. Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. In Year 3 of our strategy, we advanced toward our goals by increasing our investment in: Sustainable Production; Consumption and Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding of the Canola Industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2009.

Table of Contents:
Chairman's and President's Messages (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Investing to Increase Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Investing to Increase Consumption and Value (p. 6)
Investing to Improve Market Access (p. 10)
Investing to Improve Quality (p. 14)
Investing to Improve Understanding (p. 16)

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pieris virginiensis. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " 10 May ' 60 Oak Ridge TN R. Clayton Stickland? modified with ref of Butt of Canada to make it more northern."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Euchloe olympia. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Coll" Canada AB Jenner Badlands April 29, 2006 JHA Coll"."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio brericauda.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio polyxenes. Note on the back reads, "same as ventral."

Item consists of an illustration of the butterfly Eurytides marcellus. Note on the back reads, "Eurytides marcellus. Strickland Coll. 'H 16' no info."

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

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

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

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

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2008-2009 crop year, beginning with August 2008 and ending with December 2009.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from approximately 700 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Colours of the Grainbow". Selected photographs largely consist of brightly-coloured agricultural landscapes. A smaller number of individual and group portraits feature children, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Prairie giant" showing the Arden, Manitoba grain elevator. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of May 2009.

A brochure listing all the stops on the Athabasca Historical Walking Tour in Athabasca, Alberta. The brochure is a rewrite of two previous editions, was prepared by Greg Johnson and Marilyn Mol, and published in 2008. The brochure outlines a brief history of the town of Athabasca and then lists the various historical sites on the tour. Some of the sites include The Royal Café, Dr. Wright’s Athabasca Medical Centre, the Brick School, Bissell House, and the Riverfront.

Directory.

1. Photo (color): Cantonese Opera performance to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Tao yuan qu yi she (桃園曲藝社).
2. Photo (color): Performance.
3. Photo (color): Performance in 2008.
4. Introduction to Chinese medicine “Tai yi zi jin ding” (太乙紫金锭), produced by Xinghe Tang (杏和堂).

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)

"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".

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Ascia monuste. Note on the back reads, "Strickland Boca Grande Ila IV.1911 Hurst Coll' [Teste Licussler?] 30."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Colias cesonia. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " C. cesonia [male] JHA Coll" Patagonia-[Hashaw?] A2 7 Aug. '99."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio cresphontes. Note on the back of the illustration reads , "P. cresphontes. Strickland [WA?] USA Florida Big Pine Key 26 Jan 80 Dr. Shaw."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Battus philenor. Note on the back reads, "B. philenor JHA Coll Corpus Christi TX. 8 VII. 71 LJ Orsack."

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Papilio troilus. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Ascia monuste. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Coll'' USA Florida Lower Matecumbe Key April 3 '55."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio macheon hudsonianus.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio troilus. Note on back reads, "same an ventral."

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Papilio polyxenes. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Battus philenor. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2007-2008 crop year. The report includes information about the CCC's 2007-2008 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2008, including charts and statistics.

"Our Great Journey - "Growing Great 2015" is a canola industry-wide strategy for achieving specific targets ... In order to reach these targets, the industry will focus on five strategic directions: increased sustainable production; increased consumption and value; improved market access; improved quality of canola oil, meal and seed; and improved understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Quality; Market Access; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2008.

Table of Contents:
Chairman's and President's Messages (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Increase Sustainable Production of Canola to Meet Demand (p. 4)
Increase Consumption and Value of Canola Seed, Oil and Meal (p. 6)
Improve Quality of Canola Oil, Meal and Seed (p. 12)
Improve Market Access for Canola and its Products (p. 14)
Improve Understanding of the Canola Industry (p. 16)

Records and ephemera related to the lives and enterprises of multiple generations of the McFadden family. These materials have been produced, collected, and kept by members of the McFadden family over a period of more than 100 years.

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Ascia monuste. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " as ventral."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Euchloe olympia. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "as ventral."

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio glaucus. Note on back reads, "Strickland Coll. P. glaucus female dark form. 10 July 92. Batts County Virginia Earl Hoke."

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Papilio glaucus. Illustration has a handwritten note on the back.

A commemorative booklet recording the history of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. [PGF], a Canadian conglomerate of international agri-food and related businesses founded in 1908. The booklet makes record of one hundred years of PGF's history from its early origins until the publication of the booklet in 2008.

Contents:
"Our Roots" [1877]; "Planting the Seeds" [1908]; "Called to War" [1939]; "Time to Grow" [1960]; "New Leadership" [1983]; and "Into the Future" [2008].

A large un-folding double-sided map showing railway systems in North America, with an emphasis on CN. Other systems shown include BNSF, Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific, etc. The verso includes an list of railroad abbreviations, enlarged maps of various cities including Montreal, Chicago, Edmonton, New Orleans, Detroit, etc., and an index of most cities and stations connected by CN Railways with a note that the list is not complete "due to space limitations."

A monthly calendar produced by Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. for the year 2008, in commemoration of the company's 100th anniversary. Calendar begins with January 2008 and ends with December 2008.

Marks various holidays and special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) contract deadlines and PRO (Pool Return Outlook) dates, and important dates related to Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.

Each month contains a unique, captioned full-colour or B&W photograph showing various agricultural scenes or individual or group portraits of people.

An autographed copy of The Lands, Brands & Hands of the 76 Ranch by Dave Spencer, published in 2008. The foreword reads "The purpose of this writing is to sort out the locations, ownerships and operation of the ranches associated with the 76 brand." Includes a historical timeline, illustrations of brand symbols and their placement on livestock, a list of employees of the 76 ranch from 1886-1924, and a brief biography of the author.

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Paul Stow, Grain Services Coordinator at Mission Terminal in Thunder Bay - the 49th consecutive shipping season of the St. Lawrence Seaway is officially underway with some of the earliest starts on record."

Inside this issue:
"Level-of-service complaint" - Page 3
"E-services expanding" - Page 4
"Agronomist report" - Page 5
"PPOs [Producer Payment Options] make cents" - Page 6

Additionally includes segments titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers, and "Just the Kernel", which contains several headlines with brief accompanying explanations [p. 8].

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Farmer Roger Dahl and CWB regional manager Craig Douglas load producer cars at Viceroy, Saskatchewan."

Inside this issue:
"Record durum exports" - Page 2
"Weather project launched" - Page 4
"Baking is Back" - Page 5
"Transportation year in review" - Page 7

Additionally includes segments titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers, and "Just the Kernel", which contains several headlines with brief accompanying explanations [p. 8].

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

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

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

"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".

"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)

"Along 247 km of shoreline extending from Point Roberts at the Canada-United States border through Burrard Inlet to Port Moody and Indian Arm you will find 25 major marine cargo and passenger terminals that collectively make up the Port of Vancouver. The port is the largest in Canada, most diversified in North America and a key North American gateway with Asia."

An illustrated brochure and map produced by the Vancouver Port Authority, revised to August 2007, showing the Port of Vancouver and providing information about the port and its terminals.

Contents:
"The port's 4 business sectors" [Breakbulk; Bulk; Containers; Cruise]; "International Port of Choice for Trade"; "International Destination for Tourism'; "Safe and Secure"; "Future Outlook: sustainable growth"; "Making Positive Differences"; as well as a list of "Terminals" and a "Legend" to the map.

Promotional package related to the development of The Village at Griesbach, a planned community development located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 green and yellow folder containing 1 community concept plan [produced ca. 2007] showing future residential, school, business, and green space developments in "The Village at Griesbach", 8 B&W artist's renderings of buildings and locations within the community, 2 neighbourhood concept plans showing street names, house lots, and other potential developments in the community at "Stage 5" [produced ca. 2005] and "Stage 6" [produced ca. 2006] of development, 1 poster regarding "Landscaping in the Village" which includes 2 artist's renderings of a house and yard in the community, and 1 business card.

1. One DVD titled “Kaping diaolou and villages: the first world cultural heritage in Guangdong province” (开平碉楼与村落), ISBN: 9787798939576, published by Guangdong yin xiang chu ban she (广东音像出版社) in [2007].
2. One DVD, “Yinong Lu, 31 May 2009, exhibition opening ceremony by Kim TeWinkle” on cover.

Full photocopied page of "The Cumberland News" dated Saturday, July 28, 1917; envelope addressed to Dr. Merrill Distad.

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Papilio brevicordia. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2006-2007 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2006-07 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 (p. 2)
Farmers First (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Board of directors; Leadership team] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool A & B] - (p. 30)
Financial results [Financial statements; Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 65)

"JRI [James Richardson International] is the largest subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, a privately owned corporation that has been family controlled for five generations. ... Today, JRI offices, farm service centres, terminals and food processing facilities extend from coast to coast and beyond, positioning JRI as one of Canada's leading companies ..."

A promotional package created by James Richardson International (JRI) [Richardson International Limited] ca. 2007 which outlines the history and various activities of the multinational agri-food corporation. The package is divided into sections titled "Deep Roots", "Relationships", "Research", and "Diversity".

The package additionally includes a map insert titled "Reach" [showing locations of JRI's Head Office, Farm Service Centres, Terminals, Joint Venture Terminal, Regional Grain Merchandising, Regional Offices, Agri-Foods, Agri-Products, and Kelburn Farm] and a fact sheet insert titled "Richardson International Limited Vancouver Terminal Fact Sheet" [lists facts about their Railcar Storage Capacity; Licensed Terminal Capacity; Unloading; Daily Unload Capacity; Shipping System; Shipping Capacity; Total Annual Shipments; Direct Hit Capability; Cleaning System; Cleaning Capacity; Rail Service; Workhouse; New Annex; and Old Annex].

"As the official voice for Canadian special crops, the CSCA represents the interests of exporters, importers, dealers, brokers and processors both on the national and international level. If you sell or use Canadian special crops, membership in the CSCA will be of benefit to your business."

An informational brochure produced by the CSCA [later the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC)] promoting the benefits of membership in their organization.

Contents include:
Primary Functions of the CSCA [Provide a Forum for Canada's Special Crops Industry; Increase Demand and Market Access for Canadian Special Crops; Mission Statement; Generate Leads for CSCA Members; Represent Members' Interests to Governments and Trade Organizations; The CSCA Code of Conduct; Establish Rules of Trade and Arbitrate Contract Disputes; Be a Resource for Information and News]
CSCA Services to the Membership ["CSCA Services to members" table]
Membership Guide [Direct Members; Associate Members; International/US Members; Affiliate Members]

Informative promotional booklet produced by the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) under its previous name, CSCA. Contains information regarding the CSCA organization, special crops [mustard seed; sunflower; buckwheat; canary seed], and the CSCA annual convention.

Contents:
About CSCA
Mustard Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian mustard seed: Secure Supplies; Consistent Superior Quality; Exclusively Non-GMO Crops]
Sunflower Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian sunflower seed: Secure Supplies; Consistent Quality Guaranteed; Exclusively Non-GMO Crops; Emerging NuSun Type Hybrids]
Buckwheat [Advantages provided by Canadian buckwheat: Leader in Research; "Superfood"; Traceability and Food Safety; Highest Quality]
Canary Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian canary seed: Secure Supplies; Trustworthy Reliable Suppliers; Optimal Growing Conditions]
Choose Canadian for Quality and Consistency
CSCA Annual Convention

"Pulse Canada, a confederation of pulse industry associations, represents the growers and exporters of Canadian pulse crops. Pulse Canada's priority areas are: Market access; Transportation; Environmental protection; Market growth and innovation."

An informational and promotional booklet produced by Pulse Canada in 2007, containing information about their organization and about different types of pulse and specialty crops grown in Canada.

Contents:
Pulse Canada
Growing Pulses Naturally
Investment in Innovation
Healthy People
Healthy Planet
Pea (Pisum sativum)
Lentil (Lens culinaris)
Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2007-2008 crop year, beginning with August 2007 and ending with December 2008.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from more than 400 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Farm Hands". Selected photographs largely consist of close-up shots of people's hands. A smaller number of individual and group portraits additionally feature children, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "The hands of experience" which is a close-up of the hands of an older man holding grain. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of October 2007.

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2007-2008 crop year, beginning with August 2007 and ending with July 2008.

Calendar highlights contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2007-08 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the final 5 days of July 2008 are included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2008-09 crop year.

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.

1. Photo 1-2 (colour): Susan Mah in opera costume.
2. Photo 3 (colour): Susan and Ken Mah in front of Yong’anli (永安里) donor wall.
3. Photo 4 (colour): Yong’anli (永安里) donor wall.
4. Photo 5-6 (colour): A typical Chinese house. December 8, 2006.
5. Photo 7 (colour): A rural burn firewood stove. December 8, 2006.
6. Photo 8 (colour): Inside the Chinese house.

"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.

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.

An advertisement for CN's grain distribution center in Edmonton, Alberta, "opening fall 2006." Includes information on transload services, hours of operation, location, and "Quick Geographic Facts."

Promotional package related to the development of Jameson House, a condominium building located in downtown Vancouver (B.C.).

Includes an illustrated promotional booklet about the development, 4 floor plans showing different unit layouts, a pricing and availability list for 15 different units, a document outlining building specifications and available amenities, a document showing kitchen and bathroom options, and a multifold pamphlet containing artist's digital renderings of condominium units.

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Erebia mackinleyensis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Butts of Canada only."

File consists of two copies of the book Acorn, John and Sheldon, Ian. Butterflies of British Columbia,Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing, 2006.

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2005-2006 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2005-2006 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2005-06 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 the president and CEO (p. 2)
We're evolving (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Farmer-controlled board of directors; Leadership team] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool A & B] - (p. 28)
Financial results [Financial statements; Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 59)

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year, beginning with August 2006 and ending with July 2007.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2006-07 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the final 2 days of July 2007 are included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2007-08 crop year.

A program booklet for the 2006 Edmonton Folk Fest which was held at Birds Hill Park from July 6 to July 9. The program provides information about the festival such as the nearest campsites, food options, stage schedules, performer bios, the family area, the Manitoba Writer’s Guild, the handmade goods market, and ways to support the festival. The program includes various advertisements for local businesses.

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year, beginning with August 2006 and ending with December 2007.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from 545 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Generations". Selected photographs largely consist of individual and group portraits, mostly of children. A smaller number of portraits additionally feature teenagers, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Families that play together..." which shows a group of 7 children posing on a metal fence, some smiling and others making funny faces. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of August 2007.

Titled "Countess Mountbatten's Own. The authentic Legion of Frontiersmen with unbroken lineage from 1904."