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

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

A booklet titled “Insect Pests and Diseases of Rape and Mustard” published by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in April 1972 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet is listed as Publication No. 18 and was prepared by L.G. Putnam, Dr G.A. Petrie, and Dr H. McDonald from the Department of Agriculture Research Station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The booklet provides information about the various insects and diseases that can affect rapeseed and mustard plants at all stages of growth. Each insect and disease is described and accompanied by a colour photograph. The booklet also provides solutions for mitigating or preventing these pests.
Table of Contents: Flea Beetle, Red Turnip Beetle, Red-backed Cutworm, Diamondback Moth, Bertha Armyworm, Beet Webworm, Loopers, Clover Caterpillars, Imported Cabbageworm, Western Cabbageworm, Aphids, Preparation of Spray, Personal Safety, Table of Recommendations, Staghead or White Rust, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Black Spot, Ring Spot, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, Foot Rot, Black Leg, and Aster Yellows.

A booklet titled “The First Six Years 1967-1973” by James McAnsh, the Executive Director of the Rapeseed Association of Canada. The booklet is listed as Publication No. 30 and was published in March 1973. Mac Runciman, the President of the United Grain Growers LTD, wrote the booklet's foreword. The booklet provides information about the first six years of the Rapeseed Association of Canada from 1967 to 1973 such as crop production details, achieved objectives, and market development collaborations with Japan.
Table of Contents: Foreword, Introduction, R.A.C. is Born, “Cinderella” is Adopted, Achieving Objectives, Market in Japan, Promoting the Products, International Conference in St. Adele, Use of Cash Resources, Honorary Life Members, and Appendix.

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

A list of Registered Growers with the Manitoba Turley Producers’ Marketing Board in 1969. The document lists the names of numerous growers in alphabetical order as well as their addresses. The list includes 154 names of growers.

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

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.

A collection of numerous correspondence letters and several supplementary materials such as reports, maps, and lists for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the correspondences are addressed to or from Don J. McFadden. The dates of the correspondences and other materials range between 1969 and 1987, although the majority are from 1986 and 1987. The correspondences discuss a wide variety of topics such as poultry trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, discussion of meeting minutes, membership fees, quota allocations and allowances, appraisal of farm properties, turkey raising and breeding methods, and a marketing mission to Japan.
Organization letterheads: Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Manitoba Natural Products Marketing Council, Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers’ Marketing Board, National Farmers Union, Scarth Dooley Olsen Barristers & Solicitors, Managra Consultants, Charison’s Turkey Hatchery LTD, Swift Canadian Co. Limited, and Forest Guenette Chaput Chartered Accountants.

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

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 skeleton room key for the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The room tag attached to the key is embossed with the room number 101. On the back of the tag is embossed “Unsealed. If Carried Away Return. We Guarantee Postage.”

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

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.

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

A pamphlet titled “Improving Manitoba Pastures” by P.H. Ford, an Assistant Agronomist for the Extension Service. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 230 and was published in March 1950 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet provides information about seed beds, various mixtures for improving pastures, recommended seeding methods, pasture management, and unimproved pastures. The pamphlet was printed by C.E. Leech, the King’s Printer for the Province of Manitoba.

Two duplicate pamphlets titled “Beware These Perennial Weeds” by H. A. Craig, the Secretary of the Manitoba Weeds Commission. The pamphlets are listed as Publication No. 224 and were published in July 1949 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlets provide information and illustrations of various perennial weeds common in Manitoba. One the cover of one of the pamphlets, there is a blue stamp for the Office of the Agricultural Representative in Altona, Manitoba.

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

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

A booklet titled “An Illustrated Guide to Prairie Weeds” was originally prepared by K.W. Neatby and was then revised and enlarged by F.J. Greaney. This particular issue is listed as Bulletin No. 2. The booklet was published by Line Elevators Farm Service in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first edition was published in October 1941, and the second edition was published in July 1947. The booklet provides information about various weed families such as buckwheat, mustard, spurge, parsley, milkweed, and plantain. On the back cover page, there is a list of sponsors. On the cover page, "D. J. McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner.

Two duplicate booklets titled “Field Crop Insects in the Prairie Provinces.” The booklets were published by Line Elevator Farm Service in March 1945, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This particular issue is listed as Bulletin No. 5. The booklets provide information about different orders of insects such as Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera. Several insects are listed in each order section and the booklet provides advice and methods for dealing with them in crops. Throughout the booklets, there are various photographs and illustrations of different insects. On the back of the cover pages, there is a list of sponsors.

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.

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

A pamphlet titled “Wild Oat Control by Cultural Methods". The pamphlet is labelled as Circular No. 11 and was published by Line Elevators Farm Service in May 1952, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet was prepared by H.J. Mathier and F.J. Greaney. The pamphlet covers topics such as dormancy of wild oats seeds, the viability of seeds buried in the soil, chemical control, fertilizers, and wild oat control among others. On the back of the pamphlet, there is a list of Sponsor Companies.

A small Post-it notepad from the Canadian Wheat Board. At the top of each note is a maple leaf logo and the phrase “Canadian Wheat Makes it Good.”

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

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 7: Conservation. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 7 booklet which contains diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as soil organic matter, wind erosion, and water erosion. Also included in the envelope is a leaflet titled “Gully Restoration and Grassed Waterways.”

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 6: Fertilizers. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 6 booklet which contains diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as nitrogen fertilizers, phosphorus fertilizers, potassium fertilizers, and sulphur fertilizers. Also included in the envelope is a leaflet titled “Phosphorus Fertilization in Crop Production,” written in 1979, and another leaflet titled “Nitrogen Fertilization in Crop Production,” written in 1983. The last materials included are an information sheet titled “Calculating Nutrient Costs and Fertilizer Rates,” and two more information sheets titled “Handling Anhydrous Ammonia Safely” and “Herbicide/Fertilizer Mixtures.”

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The course was created in 1984. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 5: Soil Testing. The courses were mailed to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. Included in the envelope is the Lesson 5 booklet which contains diagrams and information tables, and provides information about topics such as soil testing, sample handling, some fertilizer recommendations, and plant tissue analysis. Also included is a booklet titled “Plant Tissue Analysis,” written in 1981, a booklet titled “Soil Testing Services in Manitoba,” written in 1983, and a leaflet that is a guide for understanding soil test reports. The last material included in the packet is a diagram of a soil sample drying cabinet.

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

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

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

A course materials packet for the Manitoba Homestudy Course, Soils ‘84 from Manitoba Agriculture. The materials included in the packet are for Lesson 1: Soil Characteristics. The course was created in 1984. The courses were sent in the mail to Donald McFadden in Rivers, Manitoba from the organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1997. The packet includes the “Author List for Soild ‘84”, a short article titled “The Agricultural Land Resource,” the Lesson 1 booklet, a pamphlet titled “Soil Surveys Can Help You,” and another pamphlet titled “Farmers and Ranchers.”

A brochure for the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Canadian Pacific travel system. The brochure outlines the features of the hotel such as the number of rooms, the layout of the various private and public rooms, and available recreational attractions and facilities at the hotel. There are four layout drawings of the hotel’s lower, office, first, and bedroom floors. The brochure also provides information about the various enterprises of the Canadian Pacific travel system such as steamships, railways, hotels, telegraphs, express, cruises, and farmlands.

"Publication No. 187." Agricultural information on flax, peas, soybeans, sunflowers, and Argentine rape, specific to the province of Manitoba. Topics include adaptability, soil, varieties, sowing, and yields, as well as notes and tips on factors such as insects, birds and weeds. A note on the front reads "Don:- Sorry! We have no bulletin on Buckwheat. -Bonar"

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.

Three issues of a test publication titled "Produce and Play, Issued in the Interest of the Canadian Malting Barley Grower," dated April, May, and June of 1952. They are divided into two sections; "Produce" containing an article concerning malting barley production, and "Play" containing an article on a recreational topic. The June issue contains a card with an invitation to comment on the value of the publication based on the three issues, and an undetached perforated section consists of a postcard survey with several questions.

An information bulletin on malting grade barley, including tips on harvesting, storage, and handling.

"Bulletin No. 2." A reference book for different varieties of barley and production recommendations based on locality for the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The name "D. J. McFadden" is written in the top right corner of the front cover, and a typed erratum with corrections to pages 11-14 of the booklet is laid-in before the first page.

An information booklet on the operation, procedures, and regulations regarding the use of grain elevators in Canada, dated 1953. Includes "Standard of Quality" and "Maximum Limits of Foreign Material" by grade for red sping wheat, amber durum wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, and mixed grain.

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

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.

Program booklet for the 2002 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 11-14. Main Stage performers included The Wailin' Jennys, Ron Sexsmith, Dervish, Rokia Traore, Sam Bush, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mason Jennings, Jane Bunnett, Tim O'Brien, Amampondo, Habana Sax, Horace X, Ellen McIlwaine, Lennie Gallant, Colin Linden, Kristi Stassinopoulou, Ian Tyson, De Dannan, Toshi Reagon, Oscar Lopez, Richie Havens, Nick Lowe, and Oysterband.

Contents:
Site Map 2002; Welcome; Messages from Funders; Messages from President, General Manager, and Artistic Director; Festival Info; Operating Times; What You Need to Know; Give to your Folk Festival; The Music; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stages Schedule; Family Area; Main Stage Concert Schedule; Songs of the Finale; Discography; Services; Food; Hand-Made Village; Our Thanks; Volunteers; Donors; Sponsors; Government; Article: Peter Gzowski - In Memoriam.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

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

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

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Program booklet for the 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.

Promotional package related to the development of Fairchild Lofts, a condominium building located in Winnipeg (Man.).

1 promotional "Fairchild Lofts" folder containing 1 illustrated information booklet [includes information about the development's location in the Exchange District and the "Heritage and History" of the building; lists of the development's Common Area, Building, and Standard Suite features; and a "Fact Sheet" listing information about the development], 1 page of information about mortgage options and Annual Percentage Rates [APR], 17 unit floor plans [2 with annotation] showing different unit layouts, 5 floor layout plans [3 with annotation], and 1 business card.

Promotional package related to the development of The Excelsior, a condominium building located in Winnipeg (Man.).

Includes 1 illustrated promotional booklet about the development, 3 floor plans showing different unit layouts, 1 "Features & Amenities" document outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 1 "Buyer's Guide" document, 1 unit price list for 24 different units, 1 "Monthly Common Element Operating Budget" (1 Jan. - 31 Dec. 2006), and 2 Sherwood Developments business cards.

"... this issue is dedicated entirely to the history of the [Canadian Wheat] Board, with a few looks at the organization today and in the future."

Contents:
Introduction; The Thirties [Collapse of the Central Selling Agency; Bennett and John McFarland; The Wheat Board of 1935; Operations through 1939; The Wheat Board's ad campaign]; The Forties [The War and Grain Sales; The Wheat Board in 1943; George H. McIvor; The Five-Year Pool; The Board Takes on Oats and Barley; When the U.S. was our largest customer]; The Fifties [Surpluses Build Again; The U.S. Begins to Buy Market Share; The Temporary Wheat Reserves Act; From grain storage to skating rinks; Cash Advances; The Seaway]; The Sixties [The Board Begins to Change Gears; The Rise and Fall of the IGA (International Grains Arrangement); Was that ton short or long?; Wheat Stocks Build to a Billion]; The Seventies [Lower Inventory for Tomorrow (LIFT); A Complete Review; The Billion Disappears; The 1985 Target; The Bottleneck; The Board Grabs the Bull by the Horns]; The Eighties [The CWB Hoppers Pay Off; The Quantum Leap; The Target is Reached; Today's Wheat Board]; The Board in 1985 [W. Esmond Jarvis (Chief Commissioner); Dr. R. L. (Larry) Kristjanson; Forrest M. Hetland; Dr. J. L. (Jim) Leibfried; W. H. (Bill) Smith]; The Future.

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.

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

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

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

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

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

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

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".

Undated gelatin silver portrait photograph of an unidentified young woman with short curled hair and a serious expression. She is wearing a light-coloured dress with decorative flowers [possibly a large brooch or an appliqué] on her shoulder.

The portrait has had colour added to it. The background has been made blue; a red tone has been added to the subject's lips; and a pink tone has been added to the subject's face and to the decorative flowers on her dress.

Map produced by the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada Ltd., showing long distance and rural telephone lines in Winnipeg in 1906, with Icelandic writing [possible draft of poem or letter] on map's verso signed "Stephan G. Stephansson" [a well-known Icelandic-Canadian poet].

The map is titled "Northwest Department Long Distance and Rural Lines in the Province of Manitoba In Operation and In Course of Construction 1906" and shows the system of telephone lines connecting various communities in Manitoba to Saskatchewan and to United States points. The map was created by Herbert H. New.

Stephansson's writing does not appear to be titled, possibly because it begins in the middle of the piece [breaks in the text are numbered, and the text begins with 3 and ends with 9 - numbers 1 and 2 are not present]. The panels with writing on them are numbered 2-4, written at the bottom of each panel.

Magazine containing humourous [satirical] articles, short stories, poems, jokes, and book and theatre reviews. Additionally contains several printed advertisements taken out by various local businesses. Original price 10 cents.

Inside This Book:
Golluf [Golf]; Three Men - a tragedy; News Item Year 2050; The Powder Puff; and other light (very!) Summer Reading.

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.

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.

Two copies of a Pastoral Letter of His Grace the Most Reverend Alexandre Antonin Taché Declaring the Decrees of The First Council of St. Boniface. One copy is written in English and the other copy is written in French. The letter was written in 1892 in St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba by Reverend Alexandre Antonin Taché. The letter was written in celebration of two anniversaries: the anniversary of the first Apostles landing on the banks of the Red River, and the anniversary of the First Provincial Council of the Ecclesiastical Province opening.

An insurance plan of the city of Wetaskiwin, Alberta from August 1959. The population at the time of the plan creation was 4850. The plan consists of a master title page, a key of signs page, and 8 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 39. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Wetaskiwin and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

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 town of Stettler, Alberta from October 1955. The population at the time of the plan creation was 3500. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 7 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 Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 46. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Stettler and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan primarily consists of industrial and retail complexes and main streets.

A French language report titled “Exposition International du Canada et Seculaire de Selkirk” which translates to “Canadian International and Selkirk Secular Exhibition.” The report was written in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 22, 1909. The report, put together by a committee, is the report that was presented to Sir Wilfred Laurier and members of government regarding the proposed Exposition that was to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1912. The report outlines the details of the proposed Exhibition (which never ended up taking place) such as the finances, the intended results of the exhibition, and notes from various persons of importance in Canada in favour of the exhibition. The report was printed by the Winnipeg Free Press Job Department.

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.

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.

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.

An insurance plan of the town of Banff, Alberta from November 1955. The population at the time of the insurance plan creation was 2850. The plan consists of a Master Title page, a Key of Sign page, and six 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 and this particular plan is copy No. 67. The plan was created in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Banff, Alberta and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

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."

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.

A small collection of materials related to G.F. Landon, a carpenter and builder in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first item is a photograph of a group of five men standing in a room and holding various carpentry tools. The next two items are advertisement cards. The location of the office is listed on both advertisement cards as 64 Fort St. The first card has a big red circle on the front that lists their telephone number as 172 and has a list of Manitoba legislature members on the back along with their constituency and political status. The second card advertises G.F. Landon’s services such as house-building, estimates given, additions, alterations, and repairs, and general carpentry work, and there is a list of towns and their distances from Winnipeg, Manitoba on the back.

Hand-made photograph album documenting the history of G. F. Stephens & Co. Ltd. Paint & Varnish Makers. The album largely consists of exterior and interior photographs of prominent buildings across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with detailed captions explaining the services provided by G. F. Stephens & Co. Ltd., as well as buildings where G. F. Stephens paints and varnishes were manufactured, and copies of testimonial letters written by commercial businesses regarding the company's work.

Contents [Prominent Buildings]:
New Christie Brown Biscuit Factory - Winnipeg; Tuberculosis Sanatorium - Saskatoon; Salter Street Viaduct - Winnipeg; Deer Lodge Military Hospital; The Van Horne Farm - East Selkirk, Man.; Farm Buildings - George Wright - Penfold, Alta.; Winnipeg Winter Club Badminton Courts, Lounge, and Floors; Normal School - Edmonton; Bank of Montreal - Edmonton; Head Office - The Great-West Life Company - Winnipeg; Westminster United Church - Winnipeg; Misericordia Hospital - Edmonton; Grain Exchange - Winnipeg; C.N.R. Station - Edmonton [exterior and interior]; Corona Hotel - Edmonton [interior and exterior]; Union Station - Winnipeg; Police Station - Regina; The Balfour - Regina; University of Manitoba [New Science Building; New Arts Building]; St. Andrew's Locks - Lockport, Man.; Trianon Dance Gardens - Regina; Y.M.C.A. - Winnipeg; Hydro Show Rooms - Winnipeg; Wheat Pool Building - Winnipeg [exterior and interior]; Great Falls Power Development; Hydro Substations - Winnipeg.

Also of note are a composite photograph showing G. F. Stephens & Co.'s Head Office and Factory in Winnipeg and Warehouses in Alberta and Saskatchewan; a series of photographs under the heading "Glimpses of Paint Factory - Winnipeg" [depicting "Section of a Stock Room"; "Paint Grinding Mills"; "Section Mixing Floor"; "Putty Chasers"]; and copies of 16 testimonial letters from various commercial businesses [largely Hardware and Department Stores] based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, all dated 1935.

"Horse Shoe Brand Saddles and Cowboy Goods - The Best That's Made. For 72 years The Great West Saddlery Company have been making riding equipment in Western Canada. Through this experience in manufacture their merchandise has gained the greatest popularity and the most favorable reputation of dependability across Canada. You take no chances when you order Horse Shoe Brand."

Illustrated catalogue of riding equipment and "cowboy goods" sold by The Great West Saddlery Company in 1941. Includes Instructions for Ordering; alphabetical Index to products [p. 60] [includes saddles, bridles and bits, reins, stirrups, spurs, clothing, etc.]; and 2 blank mail order forms.

Booklet containing three poems written by Captain Edgar J. Thomas, M.C.

"A Christmas Carol" and "A New Year Wassail" are written in honour of the Christmas and New Year holidays, respectively. "A Jubilee Ode ("Hail Native Manitoba")" was written in honour of the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, "on the occasion of the Province taking over her Natural Resources - the 15th, of July, 1930".

"From the boundary of Manitoba north to Lake Winnipeg, a distance of one hundred miles, runs an historic highway, which, as it passes through the City of Winnipeg, is known as Main Street. A buffalo trail, an Indian pathway, it saw later explorers, merchant adventurers, missionaries, soldiers and lawgivers, who crossed it on their way westward. It felt the surge of every tide of settlement. Here the mystery of the West was glimpsed. Here its spirit was felt, its music heard."

An illustrated history of Manitoba and Winnipeg's "Main Street" highway, told in verse. Each page has an accompanying illustration. Topics and illustrations include bison [buffalo]; Indigenous peoples; voyageurs; missions and missionaries; settlers; soldiers and historic battles; farmsteads; immigrants and immigration; religion; and the railway.

Detailed record-keeping pertaining to the Loyal True Blue Association [L.T.B.A.] of Winnipeg, an Orange Order group. Minutes largely relate to finances, including fundraising activities and financial aid to a Children's Home, delegations from other Orange Benevolent associations, and social activities.

Illustrated catalogue of iron and structural steel products available for order from the Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works, Limited, in 1910.

"Structural Steel and Iron for Buildings and Bridges - Complete Power Transmission Installations for Grain Elevators, Sawmills and Mines - Plate, General Foundry and Machine Work - Ornamental Iron Work - Standard Rolled Sections of Beams, Angles, Channels, Plates, Tees, Zees, Bars, Rods, etc., of various weights and lengths up to 60 feet, always in stock for prompt shipment. - Square, Cold Twisted, Medium Steel Bars, 1/4 in. to 1 1/4 in. square up to 32 feet in length for reinforced concrete. - Agents in All Cities and Towns in Western Canada"

Additionally includes General Index [pp. 211-215] and "Instructions to Buyers" [p. 216].

A double-sided "car card" [streetcar advertisement] for the Winnipeg-based insurance company Allan, Killam & McKay Ltd. and the Canadian Street Car Advertising Co. Ltd.

"Rental Insurance. Do you know that you can insure against fire, the net income including fixed charges from your properties? The cost is not great and there is just as much reason to insure the income as the building itself. Allan, Killam & McKay Ltd., 364 Main Street. "If It's Insurance, We Write It"."

"On Shopping Trips Consult the Car Cards for Timely Tips. Note the Reliable People, Products and Places the Car Cards Recommend. The Canadian Street Car Advertising Co., Limited, Montreal - Toronto - Winnipeg"

The president’s report from the annual meeting of the Qu’Appelle Valley Farming Co. Limited, proprietors of the Bell Farm, on January 9, 1884, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The report was printed by the “Times” Steam Book and Job Printing House. The report covers various subjects such as cultivation, improvements, the town site, squatters, expenditure and receipts, and a colonization scheme.

A safety manual for the City of Winnipeg hydro-electric systems, effective as of March 1, 1938. The manual is divided into sections from A to K and each section covers a different area of the hydro-electric systems. The areas are general rules for foremen; general rules applicable to all employees; transmission circuits; stations and substations; electric distribution lines, series arc, and incandescent lamp circuits; electric distribution underground; steam plants; central steam heating distribution; garage department; and the tramway department. The manual, as indicated by a partially torn slip of paper inside the manual, belonged to J. Bound, and the sections of the manual they were instructed to study are listed as B, C, and D. The slip is signed by the superintendent.

A program for the Manitoba Historical Society commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Nor’Wester Newspaper. The commemoration was held on November 16, 1959, at 6:30 pm at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The illustration on the cover page of the program depicts the first newspaper office in Western Canada. On the first inside page, there is a printed copy of a contract for the beginning of the Nor’Wester Newspaper. The program outlines the events for the evening which include a toast, introductions, greetings, and several speakers.

A booklet in German titled “Allgemeine Waisen-Verordnung der Gemeinde Chortik, Eastern Reserve, Manitoba” which translates to “General Ordinance for Orphans of the Municipality of [Chortik], Eastern Reserve, Manitoba.” The booklet was published by the Northwest Publishing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba and written by K.L. Frans Dück in 1880. The booklet, when translated to English, outlines guidelines created by a group of Mennonites who immigrated to Manitoba, regarding special property and inheritance regulations with regard to the benefit of orphans.

A printed newsletter accusing the Winnipeg Newspaper of ridiculing the Bible in a satirical tone. The newspaper excerpt in question states that a delegation appeared on behalf of the religious education board and urged that a portion of the Bible be read every day in schools. The group “contended that it was not alone a splendid piece of literature, but also would help towards character building.” The newsletter states that the Bible does build character, and in fact, builds characters “who have willingly submitted to the lash,” and that it “stifles real progress and bound the people of the world to the dogma and traditions of dark ages.” The newsletter urges Christian Winnipeg to wake up.

Information on the grain trade in Canada, prior to World War I but after the establishment of the Grain Act, and in-depth proposals for its improvement. Subtitle reads "Conditions which make such a system necessary. A detail of the system showing its practicability. Results of such a system in operation."

A map advertising residential lots for sale in Deer Lodge, a neighbourhood along the Assiniboine River in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Text beneath title reads "This entire residential park beautifully treed, suitable building restrictions." Logo for W. H. Collum & Co. in bottom right corner.

"A Handbook of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg" prepared by the Publication Committee of the Winnipeg Local Executive Committee to present to the members of the British Association for the Advancement of Science for their visit from August 25 to September 1, 1909 (with options for extension based on member interests). Includes a proposed program and tentative itinerary, photographs, meteorological observations, information on locations within Winnipeg, Manitoba including a map marked with "probable meeting places," and another fold-out colored map of Canada.

A collection of documents reporting on the cost, production, delivery, location, bylaws, and other details associated with development in order to provide hydro-electric power to the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, dated from April 25 to July 3, 1906. Front cover reads "Vote And Use Your Influence To Make Winnipeg a Manufacturing Center."

Illustrated promotional booklet produced by the Winnipeg Development and Industrial Bureau in 1918 about the city of Winnipeg. Contains information and illustrations regarding Winnipeg's history, commercial and industrial centres, parks, boulevards, and "beauty spots".

Index:
Statistics:
Foreword - Winnipeg; Winnipeg Development and Industrial Bureau; New 1907 Factories; Important Realty Sales (1907); Principal New Buildings Erected (1907); Growth in Assessment, 1891-1907; Population Statistics; Municipal Ownership; Manufacturing Statistics; Opportunity Statistics; Financial Statistics; Educational Statistics; Commercial Statistics; Religious Census; Recreation Resorts; Bank Clearing Comparisons; New Companies Incorporated (1907).

Editorial:
Opinions of Eminent Men; As Others See Us; An Optimistic Outlook.

Illustrations:
Canadian Pacific Railway [C.P.R.] Train Sheds; Canadian Pacific Railway Depot; Their First Meal in Winnipeg; Royal Alexandra Hotel; Main Street; City Hall Square; Main and Portage Ave.; Main and Portage Ave. (1870); Portage Ave. (1907); Broadway; Old Fort Garry; Elm Park (Holiday); Wellington Crescent; In a Winnipeg Park; New Street, Fort Rouge; A Street in the Making; Shells on the Red; Norwood Bridge; On the River Bank; Manitoba Agricultural College; Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition; Court House; Post Office; Ogilvie Mills; Western Canada Flour Mills; Market Buildings; Subway; A Place of Refuge; Parting of the Ways; Factory Employees; Flower Beds (City Hall); Wholesale District; Winnipeg Beach; Along Shady Paths; Fort Garry Union Station; Winnipeg Electric Railway Street Car; Park Groups, etc.

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".

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 sermon by Reverend S. A. Westcott on the importance of temperance and the societal dangers of alcohol use, which the Reverend calls "A National Menace".

Contents:
A National Menace; A Huge Monopoly; Revenue and Profits; Other Startling Statistics; Drinking Increases in Canada; Prestige and Popularity; The Power of Propaganda; Drink for Women; The Menace of the Traffic; and What Can Be Done?

An issue of St. John's College [University of Manitoba] student magazine, published April 1916. Includes 1 B&W photograph and list of St. John's College Magazine Staff [Editorial and Business] for 1915-1916.

Contents:
Editorial; "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" ["it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country"]; Our Empty College Halls; Election of Senior Student [Mr. N. C. Smith]; In Memoriam for Reginald E. "Rex" Parrott [with 1 photograph]; "Shakespeare" by The Warden; "Foreign Immigration (continued) II. initialed N. C. S. [N. C. Smith?]; "Running a Rapid" initialed H. C.; "The Clergyman's Problems in Our Rural Parishes" (continued from last issue) by the Reverend Canon Jeffery; Honor Roll [list of "St. John's Students on Active Service"]; Dining and Eating at the Olympia; Echoes from the Barracks by a "Linseed Lancer"; "My Youthful Attempts at a Menagerie" contributed by Doc. Pop, Our Zoological Expert; Athletic Association Notes; Literary Society Notes; Church Society Notes; Missionary Society Notes; Parlor Notes; Exchanges; Personals; Dry Humor from the Professors' Breakfast Table; and School Notes [Hockey, with 1 team photograph; Basketball; Personals].

Souvenir photograph and information booklet regarding the city of Winnipeg, "The Bull's Eye of the Dominion". Printed by the Stovel Company. Includes tables of figures regarding Winnipeg's railway, trade, education, and investments.

Contents:
The Heart City of North America; Winnipeg's Position; As a Railroad Centre; As a Trade Centre; As a Manufacturing Centre; As an Educational Centre; As a Field for Investment; As a Place of Residence; and Patrons [listed].

Illustrations depict Winnipeg municipal buildings [including businesses, public services, hospitals, hotels, retail stores, factories, schools and colleges, banks, churches, and government buildings], street views and cityscapes, parks and nature, and individual residences.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company advertisement for resorts in the Canadian Rockies, and a large fold-out double-sided map of the Rockies and CPR lines and connecting lines. Includes information on Where to Stay [Canadian Pacific Hotels in the Rockies; Bungalow Camps Reached by Canadian Pacific; Canadian Pacific Hotels on the Pacific Coast; Canadian Pacific Hotels on the Prairies; Canadian Pacific Hotels in Eastern Canada; and Other Hotels and Bungalow Camps Reached by Canadian Pacific]; and Canadian Pacific Agencies Throughout the World [Canada and United States; Europe; Asia; and Australia, New Zealand, etc.].

Map titled "The Canadian Pacific Rockies - Rocky Mountains Park - Yoho Park - Kootenay Park" shows Railway [Main and Branch Lines]; Steamship Route; Highways; Roads [Secondary]; Trails; Towns; Flag Stations; Post Offices; Hotels; Bungalow Camps; Tea Houses; Gas Stations; Wardens' Cabins; Mountain Huts; The Great Divide; Park Boundaries; Swamps and Muskeg; Waterfalls; Glaciers; and Elevation of Mountains and Lakes.

Map titled "Canadian Pacific Railway and Connecting Lines" shows "the main routes to and from the Pacific Coast" [Montreal Service; Toronto Service; To and From Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis [via Twin Cities, Emerson, Winnipeg]; To and From Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis [via Twin Cities, Portal, Moose Jaw]; The Great Lakes Route; The Southern British Columbia Route; Via Spokane; Routes Between Vancouver and Seattle; and Free Optional Routes [Between Montreal and Sudbury; and On the Prairies].

A calendar featuring photographs of various locations in Canada and samples of poetry including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rudyard Kipling, John Burroughs, Jean Blewett, and Robert Browning.

Four unused pages with letterhead for the Strathcona Curling Club, headquartered in Furby Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Includes a list of patrons and the Golden Jubilee Committee. Watermark is for Earnscliffe Linen Bond.

Vol. 3 No. 5 of the Trail Magazine. Primarily short stories, titles include "Imperial Defence," "Nash of the Royal Mounted," "Crusty's Coup," and "Heads or Tails." Also includes poetry, photographs and illustrations, a Q&A section with "Sure-Shot Bill," and advertisements for local businesses.