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Item · 1964-12-15 - 1965-12-31
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Four bundles of invoices, stapled in the top left corner, two with two pages and two with three pages. They are primarily transactional records of the selling of poultry by Don McFadden to Brandon Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd. Includes an account statement with a balance carried over from 1964.

Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd.
Item · [n.d.]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A slip containing promotional materials for WESTAC, Western Canada’s Transportation & Supply Chain located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Included in the slip is a brochure outlining the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of the company. Instructions for membership application and contact information are listed on the back of the brochure. Also included in the promotional package slip is a pamphlet that lists various members of the companies from different sectors such as government, ports & terminals, carriers & logistics, shippers, and labour organizations. The pamphlet also includes a member profile of Robin Silvester, President and CEO of the Port of Vancouver.

WESTAC
Item · 31 Jan. 1967 - 29 Dec. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A series of 9 invoices and 10 monthly account statements addressed to Donald McFadden regarding various purchases from the Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. (Co-op), Rivers Branch, in 1967.

Invoices span the period of time from 31 January 1967 to 29 December 1967.

Monthly statements are included for the months of January-February, April-August, and October-December 1967. Notably, monthly statements for March and September 1967 are not present.

Brandon Consumers Co-operative Limited
Item · [201-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A printed report titled “Canadian Canola Biotechnology” published by the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The purpose of the report is to “discuss not only the benefits of canola in general but the benefits provided by genetic engineering technology.” The report provides information such as an overview of canola, the fight against weeds, a new way to manage weeds, biotechnology and canola, the types of biotechnology available, the benefits of genetically engineered canola such as higher farmer incomes, reduced herbicide usage, reduced environmental impact, and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. At the end of the report, there is a list of sources supporting the information in the report.

Canola Council of Canada
Item · 1966-03-19 - 1966-07-20
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Two receipts and a "Scale Ticket" from Farmers Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd. for services rendered to Don McFadden. The receipts list multiple tickets for the cleaning of rapeseed, and the scale ticket is not associated with either receipt and lists type of grain as "Keystone (Brian's)."

Farmers Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd.
Item · Jun. 26, 2017
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A Canadian Sailings magazine titled “Transportation & Trade Logistics” which was published on June 26, 2017. Canadian Sailings was a shipping magazine that was published weekly in Montreal, Quebec. This issue of the magazine focuses specifically on the Port of Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The magazine contains several articles that provide information about the operations of the Port of Thunder Bay such as grain shipments, projections for the summer season, grain diversity, and a local tug company investing in diverse assets. Several advertisements for shipping merchants and service providers are placed throughout the magazine.

Canadian Sailings
Item · 20 Mar. 1966 - 31 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A stapled bundle of 6 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from various agricultural organizations including Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative, the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), North American Life Assurance Company, and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) [as Farm Credit Corporation].

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 20 March 1966 to 31 December 1966. Contents largely consisted of various charges [interest; premiums; etc.] on farm loans and advance payments in Donald McFadden's name.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 3 Jan. 1966 - 26 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Approximately 90 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for fuel and oil purchases from various automotive service stations in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 3 January 1966 to 26 December 1966. Purchases largely consisted of fuel and oil, and various automotive parts, maintenance, and small repair services.

The bulk of the invoices and receipts are signed by Donald McFadden. However, some are signed by Margaret (M.) McFadden, by Chester (C.J.) McFadden, by "G. Ketcheson" or by "Edwin Unger".

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1966-03-16 - 1966-11-24
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · 31 Dec. 1965 - 30 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 70 invoices and receipts, 24 monthly account statements, and 21 pieces of business correspondence addressed to Donald McFadden from Maple Leaf Mills Ltd., and the Master Feeds Division of Maple Leaf Mills Ltd., in 1966. Documents span the period of time from 31 December 1965 to 30 December 1966.

Invoices and receipts largely record purchases of feed, non-quota feed grain, veterinary supplies, and various other supplies and equipment related to the care and raising of Donald McFadden's poultry flocks. Several invoices have been marked up with handwritten notes to indicate the purpose of the purchase [including for "No. 1 Flock", "No. 2 Flock", "Breeders", and "Broilers"] and with checkmarks.

Monthly account statements are organized into 2 stapled bundles: 12 statements are related to a general account, and 12 statements are related to Donald McFadden's "Loan Account".

Credit and debit memorandums are business correspondence which record the charging or crediting of funds to Donald McFadden's accounts with Maple Leaf Mills Ltd., in order to correct erroneous charges made on previous invoices.

Maple Leaf Mills
Item · 1966-01-03 - 1966-12-29
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of financial materials related to Donald McFadden and his farm in Rivers, Manitoba that have been kept together as they were received from the donor. Consisting primarily of receipts and invoices, most documents are printed forms with handwritten or typed entries. Includes two handwritten notes on paper scraps, carbon copied receipts, several receipts that do not indicate proprietor and/or date, and a bundle of receipts from various motel stays indicating a trip to the United States in January of 1966.

Item · 9 Dec. 1965 - 16 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

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

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

Manitoba Telephone System
Item · 14 Jan. 1966 - 28 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

15 invoices and approximately 65 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from Marshall-Wells Stores [Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.] in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 14 January 1966 to 31 December 1966. Purchases largely consisted of small personal and poultry business-related items, including furnace filters, sandpaper, pliers, paint, an aluminum door, a speedometer, etc., and other various small hardware [screws, nails, rope, fuses, etc.]

Some invoices and receipts are marked up by Donald McFadden to indicate the purpose of the purchase or purchases, including "Personal", "Turkeys" or "Turkey equip.", "Breeders", "Trailer", "Bldg. rep. [Building repairs]", "Feeders", "Propane", "House", "Waterworks", "Bulldozer", and "Misc."

Forman's Hardware Ltd.
Item · 6 Apr. 1966 - 26 Nov. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

8 invoices addressed to Donald McFadden from Madden's Repair Shop in 1966.

Invoices span the period of time from 6 April 1966 to 26 November 1966. Purchases largely consisted of automotive parts and repair work for Donald McFadden's Ford 300 car and GMC 960 truck, and repair work and parts for farm equipment including pumps, seeders, tanks, grain augers, and "Grain-O-Vator" feed wagon.

Some invoices are marked up by Donald McFadden to indicate the purpose of the purchase or work done, including "Waterworks", "Ford 300", "Seeder Tubes - Seeder", "Truck", "Car", "Grain-O-Vator", "Grain Auger", and "Dad's Auger".

Madden's Repair Shop Ltd.
Item · Dec. 30, 1975
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Beaton, J.D.
Item · [2018?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Winnipeg Livestock Sales Ltd.
Item · 18 Mar. 1966 - 8 Oct. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

5 invoices addressed to Donald McFadden from Seven Oaks Manufacturing & Sales Ltd. in 1966.

Invoices span the period of time from 18 March 1966 to 8 October 1966. Purchases largely consisted of thermometers, supply pipes and tubes, pulleys, brick shields, gears, and other supplies. Some invoices are marked up by Donald McFadden indicating that the purchases were used for his "Brooder Stove".

Seven Oaks Manufacturing & Sales Ltd.
Item · 11 Feb. 1966 - 24 June 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

3 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from automotive shop F.W. Decker & Sons Ltd. in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 11 February 1966 to 24 June 1966. Contents included payment for automotive parts and automotive repairs.

Repair and maintenance services charged for included: "Noise in Rear End on Pavement at Slow Speeds - Repair", "Oil Change", "Check paint, plugs", and "Check for anything else causing poor mileage + jerky performance".

F. W. Decker & Sons Ltd.
Item · 1965-11-15 - 1965-12-31
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts and account statements from Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd. to Don McFadden. Includes transactional records of poultry purchased from McFadden, as well as storage and transportation costs incurred by McFadden. The receipts in the large bundle are all stamped "1c per bird deducted for your M. T. A. membership."

Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd.
Taylor and Son Ltd.

Invoices and receipts from Taylor and Son Ltd., a hardware, farm equipment, and transportation business, kept by the McFadden family between ca. 1949-1971.

Item · 26 Jan. 1967 - 11 Sept. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 27 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his truck and other automobiles, made from the following businesses in 1967: ESSO; Stratford-Frame Agencies Ltd; Central Auto Parts Company Limited; Canadian Propane Consolidated Ltd.; Shell Canada; Texaco Canada Inc.; Don Gamble Ltd.; Hastings Motors Ltd.; and Brandon Automobiles Ltd.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 26 January 1967 to 12 November 1967. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, and general automobile maintenance services, insurance, and parts for Donald McFadden's GMC 960 truck. Some purchases were made for his Ford 300 and Ford 500 cars.

Additionally includes 3 handwritten notes titled "GMC 960 - Credit Card Exp. - Gas - Oil" (dated 21 Feb. 1967), "Truck Licence - Ford 300 Licence - Also Ford 500" (undated), and "4 gal. gas - 960" (dated 16 Nov. 1967).

ESSO
Item · 5 Apr. 1967 - 12 Oct. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 60 invoices, receipts and account statements addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his tractors, made from the following businesses in 1967: Taylor and Son Ltd. [Hardware - Oils - Implements - Trucking & Storage]; Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. [Brandon Consumers Co-op]; McLaren's [Sanitation Services - Gravel - Topsoil - Farm Machinery - Welding Etc.]; Madden's Repair Shop Ltd.; Lee Implements Ltd.; and George E. Jelliff [Blacksmith].

Invoices, receipts and account statements span the period of time from August 1966 to 30 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, general maintenance and repair services, and parts for Donald McFadden's tractors.

Brandon Consumers Co-operative Limited
Item · 6 Jan. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 9 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases of small tools and equipment made from the following businesses: Simpsons-Sears (Sears Canada Inc.); Tatton Agencies Ltd.; Box Bros.; Marshall-Wells Stores (Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.); Lindenberg Seeds; and Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. (Brandon Consumers Co-op).

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 6 January 1967 to 22 July 1967. Purchases largely consisted of small tools and equipment for household and farm use [including a wrench, drill, egg basket, gardening tools, electric kettle, lamp, etc.].

Sears Canada Inc.
Item · 18 Nov. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

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

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

Brandon Consumers Co-operative Limited
Item · 11 Jan. 1967; 11 Apr. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 60 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding various farm and poultry equipment purchases made from 20 unique businesses in 1967, including hardware stores, automotive parts and service stores, building supplies stores, and drugstores.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 11 January 1967 to 30 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of various pieces of farm or poultry equipment, including tanks, feeders, plows, augers, shovels, veterinary supplies, etc., and repairs (or supplies for repairs) for the equipment.

Additionally contains 3 handwritten notes, including "Repair Logging Chains" [dated 16 February 1967]; "Repairs for Auto-Medic" [dated 28 August 1967]; and "Turkey equip." [dated 14 October 1967].

Robinson's Tents and Awnings
Item · 10-18 Jan. 1967; 28 Apr. - 17 May 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

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

Farmers Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd.
Item · 14 Jan. 1967 - 16 Dec. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 90 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his automobiles, made from 16 businesses including several fuel service stations and garages, automobile parts stores and repair businesses, and car washes, in 1967.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 12 January 1967 to 16 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, and general automobile maintenance services, insurance, and parts for Donald McFadden's Ford 300 and Ford 500 vehicles.

Additionally includes 3 handwritten notes titled "Ford 300 Credit Card Exp.; Gas; Oil; Repairs; Tires" dated Dec. 31 [1966 or 1967]; "Ford 500 Credit Card Exp.; Tires & Tire Rep.; Repairs" dated Dec. 31 [1966 or 1967]; and "Credit Card Charges" [undated].

ESSO
Item · 1 Feb. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

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

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

Cancade Bros. Ltd.
Item · 22 Mar. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 90 invoices, receipts, and documents addressed to Donald McFadden regarding a number of personal and farm purchases, bank transactions, and income tax payments made to or received from 20 businesses or government departments.

Records span the period of time from 12 December 1966 to 29 December 1967. Contents include a series of receipts for income tax deductions and Canada Pension Plan [CPP]; 2 "Notices of Assessment", 1 from the Manitoba Workmen's Compensation Board and 1 under the Income Tax Act; insurance payments [life; fire; hail insurance]; farm and personal loan payments; bank transaction receipts; and various household and farm- or business-related purchases such as stationery, chemicals, small hardware, fuel, etc.

Additionally includes 12 handwritten notes, dated between 27 January 1967 and 31 December 1967, which contain details of various payments made by or to Donald McFadden for personal or business-related purchases. A series of 6 handwritten notes are attached to income tax receipts, and contain additional details about the income tax deductions and CPP contributions on the receipt.

Lindenberg Seeds
Item · 27 Jan. 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 55 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding miscellaneous purchases made related to both his turkey enterprise and his household/farm from 20 businesses and individuals in 1967.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 3 January 1967 to 29 August 1967. Purchases include: hardware and supplies used for improvements to a fence; hardware and supplies used for building turkey nests; supplies and labour costs for the installation of two stoves in the No. 1 Building; supplies used for the maintenance of or repairs to a trailer and No. 1 Building; a used freezer and refrigerator; a 6444F-80 Monarch Cent pump; orders of canvas turkey saddles from the United States; and a 1963 Ford Galaxie car.

Additionally includes 2 handwritten notes titled "Fence Imp. [Improvement]" and "Nests". Each list contains the total dollar amount spent on the project by Donald McFadden. "Nests" additionally breaks down the cost per purchase of supplies by type [e.g. hinges; screws; nails; etc.].

MacNamara, B. E.
Item · 18 Mar. 1966 - 29 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Approximately 75 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for various purchases related to his GMC 960 truck from businesses including service stations and garages, automotive dealerships, insurance agencies, etc. in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 18 March 1966 to 29 December 1966. Purchases largely consisted of fuel and oil, various automotive parts, maintenance, and repair services, and automobile insurance.

The bulk of the fuel receipts are signed by Donald McFadden. However, some fuel receipts are signed by Chester (C.J.) McFadden, by "G. Ketcheson" or by "Edwin Unger".

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 2017
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Canadian International Grains Institute
Item · 1966-01-08 - 1966-12-26
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Invoices for storage costs at Public Cold Storage Brandon Limited for Mr. Don J. McFadden. Entries record the weight or quantity of product being stored (primarily turkeys) and the date range of storage. An included length of adding tape contains an unspecified equation.

Public Cold Storage Brandon Ltd.
Item · 2015
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure from BrettYoung, a seed supplier company in Calmar, Alberta, titled “Forage Guide 2015.” The pamphlet provides information about how to establish a productive forage stand, a chart for selecting stock blends, stock blend descriptions, factors to consider when selecting a stock blend, and alfalfa varieties. The pamphlet also includes a forage recommendation worksheet that can be sent back to the company office for review and recommendations. The pamphlet also advertises a forage program provided by the company and lists the requirements for application acceptance.

BrettYoung
Item · 8-13 June 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

2 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from United Grain Growers (UGG) Ltd. in 1966.

Invoices are dated 8 June 1966 and 13 June 1966. Invoice dated 8 June is for "Wheat" and is marked "Pd. by cheque". Invoice dated 13 June is for "Barley (Feed)" and is marked "Pd. by cheque June 13/66".

United Grain Growers
Item · [200-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A report published by the Canola Council of Canada titled “Lifecycle Analysis: Canola Biodiesel.” The report was prepared for the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, by (S&T)² Consultants Inc. in Delta, British Columbia. The purpose of the report is to analyze the lifecycle of biodiesel because “the environmental performance of products and processes has become a key operational issue” for governments, industries, and businesses. The report consists of an Introduction, an overview of canola production, methods of canola crushing, biodiesel manufacturing methods, lifecycle results, a discussion and conclusions section, and references. Throughout the booklet, there are various information tables and charts supporting the claims made in the report.

(S&T)² Consultants Inc.
Item · 14 Apr. 1966; 26 May 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

2 invoices addressed to Donald McFadden from the Workmen's Compensation Board - Manitoba [Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba] in 1966.

Invoices are dated 14 April 1966 and 26 May 1966. Coverage was required for employees on Donald McFadden's payroll for "Poultry Farming" and "Building Construction Repairs".

A note on the invoice dated 14 April indicates "Error: Credit of $55.00 omitted".

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
Item · 3 Feb. 1966 - 16 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

9 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from McKenzie's Departmental Store in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 3 February 1966 to 16 December 1966. Purchases consisted of dog food, salt, water softener, plastic bags for poultry, and materials for "Fences".

McKenzie's Departmental Store Ltd.
Item · 2016
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure from 2016 outlining sustainability highlights of the Port of Vancouver, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The brochure includes a brief overview of the history of the port and outlines sustainability achievements, actions, and projections for continued efforts. The brochure claims the port strives for sustainability through “Collective Accountability,” “Meaningful Dialogue,” and “Shared Aspirations.” The brochure also includes various infographics related to the efforts of the port and numerous photographs of the part, employees, and the surrounding environment. Contact information for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is listed on the back of the brochure.

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Item · [n.d.]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure titled “Prince Rupert Container Terminal Development” from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The brochure advertises The Prince Rupert Container Terminal, a new terminal that was being constructed for shipping containers. The brochure provides information about the two phases of the project and provides an infographic of the project's construction timeline. The brochure also outlines the various benefits and highlights of the project. There are various photographs of shipping containers and barges throughout the brochure. On the back of the brochure, there is contact information for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Prince Rupert Port Authority
Item · [201-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

G3 Canada Limited
Item · [201-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure advertising Global Container Terminals Canada, a terminal operating company based in Vancouver, British Columbia for shippment vessels. The main brochure outlines the features of the GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport terminals, as well as details about how terminals are built, and the benefits of using Global Container Terminals for shipping. The main brochure includes several photographs of shipping containers and vessels, as well as a map of Canada indicating the primary ports across the country. The advertisement card laid-in to the main brochure provides a brief description of the company as well as further details about the GCT Deltaport terminal. Both the brochure and the card list contact information for the company.

Global Container Terminals Canada
Item · [201-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A small brochure for the Port of Thunder Bay, which is located at the head of the Great Lakes in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The brochure provides information about the port such as annual cargo, types of cargo, port service offerings, and stats about its economic impact. The brochure also provides details about the Keefer Terminal construction project and the advantages of the terminal being built. Contact information for the Thunder Bay Port Authority is listed on the back of the brochure.

Thunder Bay Port Authority
Item · 1966-03-16 - 1966-12-09
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Government of the Province of Manitoba
PE003897 - 1970
Item · Apr. 1969 - 10 Feb. 1971
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 53 receipts and 6 account statements addressed to Donald McFadden, regarding various purchases made from, and payments made to, Taylor & Son Limited [Taylor's Farm Service Centre & Taylor's Allied Hardware] in 1970.

Receipts and account statements span the period of time from April 1969 to 10 February 1971. Purchases largely consisted of various small tools and hardware, as well as some personal and household appliances and goods.

Additionally includes 2 handwritten notes regarding small purchases from Taylor's Allied Hardware Limited: 1 note dated 24 July 1970, regarding a purchase of "Flameseal wire" for the No. 1 Building; and 1 note dated 5 December 1970, regarding a purchase of cement tiling for the house.

Taylor and Son Limited
Queer Literature

A collection of published fiction and nonfiction books and writings about the gay and bisexual male experience, largely written or produced by gay or bisexual men.

Item · 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-21
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts and invoices from Donald McFadden to various individuals and businesses recording financial transactions. Recipients include J. R. Stratford, James H. Ashton, Rivers Farm Business Group, Chester McFadden, etc. One bundle is titled "Tax & C.P.P. Remittance" and includes income tax deduction information for several employees of McFadden's.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1965-09-30 - 1966-09-30
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Account charges from Manitoba Hydro to D. J. McFadden. Each card covers roughly one month, starting at the end of September 1965 to the end of September 1966. The backs of the cards are printed with information on the utility service including discounts, provincial taxes, payment options, and contact information. Included is a length of adding machine tape containing a lengthy equation with additions made by hand and titled "Hydro."

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board
PE003976 - 1971
Item · 1971-02-10 - 1971-11-09
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts from Taylor & Son Ltd. and Taylors Farm (Service) Centre for purchases made by D. J. McFadden from the year 1971. Items include power steering oil, filters, gaskets, washers, and cash payments towards the account balance. Most items are listed with a corresponding alpha-numeric code.

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003975 - [1949]
Item · September 12, [1949]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A receipt from Taylor & Son Limited for the purchase of cement and lime made by Don McFadden. The year is not correctly indicated (reads as "199") and is assumed to be 1949 based on the similarity of print to the 1950 receipt. On the back is printed in red "Thanks for the Privilege of Serving You."

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003949 - 1950
Item · August 31, 1950
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A receipt from Taylor & Son Limited for the purchase of "Mar-not" in three colours made by Don McFadden in the year of 1950. On the back is printed in red "Thanks for the Privilege of Serving You."

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003948 - 1966
Item · 1966-01-29 - 1966-12-23
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of account balance sheets and handwritten receipts from "Taylor and Son, Hardware - Implements - Oil, Highway Freight Transporters" for purchases made by Donald J. McFadden. Purchases include various items as well as transportation and delivery of purchases made by McFadden from other proprietors. Two bills of lading are included, one with Taylor & Son letterhead, the other with "MacArthur & Son Limited" letterhead, which has been crossed out and "Taylor's" written in, and stamped "Paid" by Taylor & Son.

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003606 - 1965
Item · 1965-01-15 - 1965-12-14
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of account balance sheets and handwritten receipts from "Taylor and Son, Hardware - Implements - Oil, Highway Freight Transporters" for purchases made by Donald J. McFadden. Purchases include various small items as well as transportation and delivery of purchases made by McFadden from other proprietors. A bill of lading for a delivery from MacArthur & Son Limited is included, where the original name has been crossed out and "Taylors" written in repeatedly, and is also stamped "Paid" by Taylor & Son Ltd.

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003952 - 1968
Item · 1968-04-17 - 1968-12-24
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts from Taylor & Son Ltd. for purchases made by D. J. McFadden from the year 1968. Items include filters, belts, gaskets, o. rings, etc, and are listed with a corresponding alpha-numeric code.

Taylor and Son Limited
PE003951 - 1963

Receipts from Taylor & Son Ltd. for purchases made by D. J. McFadden from the year 1963. Items include gaskets, gears, studs, filters, etc, and are listed with a corresponding alpha-numeric code.

PE003950 - 1958
Item · 1958-03-14 - 1958-07-16
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts from Taylor & Son Ltd. for purchases made by D. J. McFadden from the year 1958. Items appear to be primarily tractor parts, and many are listed as alpha-numeric codes.

Taylor and Son Limited
Item · 27 June 1966 - 15 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

18 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from Brandon Poultry Products Ltd. in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 27 June 1966 to 15 December 1966, and primarily record the sale of turkeys, including both incoming and outgoing transactions between Brandon Poultry Products Limited and Donald McFadden. Some "Certificates of Condemnation" regarding turkeys deemed unfit to sell are included as well.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Copy of Invoice from Brandon Poultry Products to V. Wright Ltd. (re. A + B Hens)".

Brandon Poultry Products Ltd.
Item · 2 Jan. 1966 - 29 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

12 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden from Rivers Service Station [ESSO] in 1966.

Receipts span the period of time from 2 January 1966 to 29 December 1966. Purchases largely consisted of automotive supplies, maintenance, and repair for Donald McFadden's Ford and Dodge cars.

Rivers Service Station
Item · 1 Feb. 1966; 6 Apr. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

2 invoices addressed to Donald McFadden from Clark's Poultry Farm in 1966. Invoices are dated 1 February 1966 and 6 April 1966. Each invoice records a purchase of 5 lbs. [pounds] of egg detergent.

Clark's Poultry Farm
Item · 31 Dec. 1965 - 30 Dec. 1966
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 15 bank statements, 17 promissory notes, and 11 deposit slips belonging to Donald McFadden through his Royal Bank of Canada [RBC] deposit banking account in 1966.

Bank statements span the period of time from 31 December 1965 to 30 December 1966 and record deposits and withdrawals from Donald McFadden's account.

Promissory notes and deposit slips span the period of time from 31 December 1965 to 15 December 1966 and are largely related to small and personal loan payments and account deposits.

Royal Bank of Canada
Item · 1966-01-31 - 1966-12-14
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Carbon copied handwritten account statements from D. J. McFadden. The two page statement lists exchanges of products and services by date with H. G. Treloar and includes "Snow Plowing," freight charges, agricultural products (primarily feed), and cash payments. The single page statement is an indemnity contract with Rolling River School Division #39, and includes charges for a series of round trips from Rivers to Minnedosa, and one from Rivers to Forrest, as well as "Phonecalls to date."

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 6 Mar. 1970 - 16 July 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

4 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for various purchases related to his barns and poultry business made from individuals, manufacturers, and building supply stores in 1970.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 6 March 1970 to 16 July 1970. Contents include a shipping bill and a receipt for a purchase related to automatic feeders, and a purchase of plastic redwood tiles.

Additionally includes 2 handwritten receipts regarding purchases of "electrical equipment, wire, etc." from Glen Lawson, dated 6 March 1970, and "5 rolls fence wire" from Steve [Champion?], dated 16 July.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 2 July 1970 - 6 Oct. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A stapled bundle containing 4 invoices addressed to Donald McFadden for purchases related to his barns and poultry business made from Henry E. Weenink Ltd. General Contractors in 1970.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 2 July 1970 to 6 October 1970. Purchases consisted of an automatic feeder for Donald McFadden's No. 2 building, as well as "Hanging Equipment, including rods, beams, etc."

Henry E. Weenink Ltd.
Item · 24 Apr. 1970 - 25 July 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A stapled bundle containing 6 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for purchases related to his barns and poultry business made from Neepawa Lumber & Supply Co. Ltd. in 1970.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 24 April 1970 to 25 July 1970. Purchases largely consisted of "barn equipment" for the No. 1 building, including fans and tube hangers.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note listing various grievances with the work done by Neepawa Lumber & Supply Co. Ltd., including that fans were installed in the wrong locations, a wall panel was not replaced, hangers on fans were not installed, a tube was installed upside down, caulking was not completed, only 43 hangers of 70 ordered were installed, and that the bill dated 13 May 1970 was not received until "mid-July or later".

Neepawa Lumber & Supply Co. Ltd.
Item · 31 Jan. 1970; 20 Nov. 1970 - 31 Dec. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A stapled bundle containing 4 account statements addressed to Donald McFadden regarding his account with Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd.

Account statements span the period of time from 2-31 January 1970 and 20 November - 31 December 1970. They record Donald McFadden's monthly account balance, as well as the quantity (in pounds [lbs.]) of turkey associated with his account on 2 January 1970; and storage charges associated with his account on 31 December.

Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative Ltd.
Item · 28 Apr. 1970 - 31 July 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A stapled bundle containing 8 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for purchases related to his poultry business made from Penner Electric Ltd. in 1970.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 28 April 1970 to 31 July 1970. Purchases largely consisted of "Big Dutchman" automatic turkey feeders and items related to the installation and maintenance of the turkey feeders, a "Champion" hopper, an electric motor, a 96-tab time clock, and various small hardware products.

Penner Electric Limited
Item · 23 Jan. 1970 - 22 Dec. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 17 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden, regarding various purchases made from and payments made to the companies Imperial Oil Ltd. and Taylor & Son Ltd. in 1970.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 23 January 1970 to 2 January 1971. Purchases largely consisted of gallons of Uniflo-brand motor oil, as well as other small tools and hardware purchases [including a drill, fire extinguisher, "Slow" signs, etc.]

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note on blue note paper titled "Bulk Fuel, Oils, Etc. - Taylor's", a detailed list recording the dates and total costs of purchases of "Uniflow" [sic] motor oil and "Misc." purchases. Note also indicates "All Imp. [Imperial] Oil Invoices listed here".

Imperial Oil Limited
Item · 2 Jan. 1970 - 13 Nov. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 130 cheque stubs regarding various payments made by Donald McFadden using cheques in 1970.

Cheque stubs span the period of time from 2 January 1970 to 13 November 1970, and record the particulars and dollar amounts of payments made by Donald McFadden to various individuals, businesses, and organizations. These include payments for various personal and business expenses, such as insurance premiums, taxes, membership fees, employee wages, special events, donations, etc.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1966-03-11 - 1966-12-31
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of invoices with attached receipts issued by Stratford-Frame Agencies Limited to Donald McFadden. One bundle includes two "Endorsements" relating to the use and disconnection of propane gas heaters in "No. 2 Bldg" and indicates the changes to the fire insurance premium rates.

Stratford-Frame Agencies Limited
Item · 1966-02-03 - 1966-11-08
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Receipts for purchases made at Macleods, also stylized "Macleods Family Shopping Centre," that feature Donald McFadden's handwriting. The smaller till tape receipts have the purchased item names added to them by hand, and the larger receipts contain a list of brand names that can be found at Macleods on the verso. One receipt indicated the purchase was made in the month of November 1966 but does not feature a date.

Macleod's Limited
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Item · 1966-06-16 - ?
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A pair of receipts from the Rivers, Manitoba post office. One is "Post Office Registration Receipt" for mail addressed to J. V. Durnim, and the sender is not indicated. It isdouble-sided with English on one side and French on the other, but only the English side has been filled out. The second receipt is "Box Rent Receipt" for $3.00 paid by D. J. McFadden for his post office box rental from June 1966 to July 1967.

Canada Post
Item · 2018
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A 2018 AGCO Dealer catalogue. The catalogue advertises farm machinery sold by different companies such as Drummond’s Farm Services Ltd., H&L Motors Ltd., Little Morden Service, Notre Dame Motors Ltd., Shachtay Sales & Service Ltd., and Shoal Lake Farm Equipment Ltd. Each page lists the machinery sold by one of the listed companies such as tractors, harvesting equipment, haying machines, swathers, tillage and seeding machines, augers, and smaller machines for yard and garden maintenance, along with their prices. On the back of the catalogue there is contact information listed for each company included in the catalogue.

AGCO
Item · 18 Mar. 1970 - 30 Dec. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 21 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden or Mrs. Donald [Margaret] McFadden regarding purchases related to his house and other owned buildings in 1970. The bulk [16 invoices] come from North American Lumber Limited, while the remaining invoices come from various hardware and building supplies stores.

Invoices span the period of time from 18 March 1970 to 30 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of small hardware, household fixtures and repairs, paint and painting supplies, and supplies for barns and outbuildings.

Some of the invoices are marked up by Donald McFadden with the name of the building the purchase was intended for. Additionally, some of the invoices are signed by Margaret McFadden.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · [201-?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A brochure advertising SeCan retailers for wheat and soybeans in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. SeCan is a seed supplier for farmers across Canada and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. The brochure provides information about various types of soybeans, their characteristics, and what the soybean plants look like at various stages of growth. The brochure also includes several bar graphs depicting soybean yield results by various planting methods in 2017. On the back of the brochure, there is the contact information for numerous SeCan retail locations across the Prairies, and a note indicating that SeCan is listed as a subsidiary of Monsanto Canada, Inc.

SeCan
Item · 5 Jan. 1970 - 31 Dec. 1970
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of approximately 50 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to his automobiles, made from more than 15 businesses including several fuel service stations and garages, automobile parts stores and repair businesses, and car washes, in 1970.

Invoices span the period of time from 5 January 1970 to 31 December 1970. Purchases largely consisted of fuel, oil, general maintenance and repair services, and parts for Donald McFadden's Ford 300 and Ford 500 cars. Invoices are marked up by Donald McFadden to indicate whether the purchase was used for the Ford 300 or the Ford 500.

Additionally includes 7 handwritten notes or receipts regarding payments for small purchases, including gasoline, drill bits, booster cables, a tire change, licensing fees [for cars, truck, and tractor], a car wash, a light repair, etc.

McFadden, Donald James
Item · 1966-05-18 - 1966-12-22
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Transaction records for purchases made by Don McFadden from Gazette-Reporter, "A Weekly Newspaper Serving a Progressive Town & District Since 1908." Items purchased. One receipt is for scratch pads and a counter check book, the other two are simply marked "Stationery."

Gazette-Reporter Newspaper