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The Dirty Thirties

1930 - 1939

This was a time of poverty, of making do with what you had. Farms were less than productive and motorized vehicles were reconstructed to be pulled by horses - Bennett buggies.

Community Histories

Cartwright - Memories along the Badger (1880)

A history of the community of Cartwright and municipality of Roblin in Southern Manitoba.

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    Cavers, Evelyn - Life, As I Remember It (1900)

    The story of the Nestibo family of the Goodlands district of southwestern Manitoba. It includes description of the work in the coal fields of the district.

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      Charyk J C - Those Bittersweet Schooldays

      Memories of the one room school house.

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        Clearwater Red & White 1930 - Sale Bill

        This sale bill from 1930 gives an idea of the prices paid for goods in rural Manitoba during the Depression.

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          CPR Log House - Manitou - by Don Hall (1920)

          A memoir written by someone who grew up in the house.

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            CPR Railway Photos - Manitou to Clearwater 1900-1970 (1880)

            A collection of photos of railway scenes spanning many years and along the CPR line from Manitou to Clearwater.

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              Darlinfdord School Heritage Museum Accession Files - Part 18 (1880)

              Contains a listing of the collection items at the museum, accession numbers, description of items, and occaional photographs.

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                Darlingford 1920-1945 - W E Veals Photo Collection (1920)

                A collection of photos taken by the Veals family which show scenes from Darlingford and district.

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                  Darlingford Saga 1 - Ch 18-21 (1880)

                  A Centennial History of the Darlingford, Manitoba Community.

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                    Darlingford Saga 1 Ch 13-17 (1880)

                    A Centennial History of Darlingford, Manitoba.

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