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A Century in Scarlet - RCMP 100th

A celebration of the centennial of the RCMP.

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    Alex Cochrane - Manitou Entrepreneur (1900)

    Alex Cochrane was a successful businessman in Manitou in the early 1900s.

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      Beygrau Paul T & Luther Burbank In Memorium (1920)

      Beygrau, in later life, worked with Luther Burbank in his gardens. Their friendship led to Beygrau managing the development of Burbank's Gardens after Burbank's death.

      Document from the Sonoma County Library.

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        Beygrau Paul T - Manitou Works of Art - 1896-1905 (1894)

        Paul Beygrau, artist, engineer, left an impressive legacy in the three years he was in Manitou. His art works on the walls of the Cassin House Hotel impressed guests until its fiery destruction in 1959. 

        Details of his work on the Robson House have been photographed by the Sharpe family during renovations on the house. His only remaining work is the drawing he did of the Manitou Curling Club members, drawn in 1894.

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          Boundary Trail Railway Company - Proposal 2008 (2008)

          This document outlined the proposed formation of the BTRC.

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            Bricks and Brickyards - La Riviere & Windsor

            Short article on the brickyards in the district.

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              Builder's Certificate - Manitou District 1890 (1890)

              This certificate was hand drawn by one of the builders of the Storey home north east of Manitou and presented to the new owners by the builders, all of whom signed the document.

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                Canada Post - 1930s Poster Collection (1935)

                A collection of posters displayed at rural Manitoba post offices during the 1930s.

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                  Canadian Rodeo News - Manitou Rodeo 1964 (1960)

                  Part of a promotional flyer which lists Manitou"s 1964 rodeo.

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                    Cassin Family - Manitou Hotel Keepers

                    One of the early hotel owners in Manitou and photos of the family in community events.

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