World War I era – Business & Public Affairs

The Manitou Normal School provided teacher training from 1892 to 1933, teaching prospective teachers the norms expected of their students. This photo shows the Fall 1919 class of graduates.

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This short history of the Manitou Normal Schools was taken from the community history 'Come Into Our Heritage' published in 1997.

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A rough draft portion of a story exposing the issues surrounding dower rights.

The original document can be found in the Royal British Columbia Archive.

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A booklet distributed during the campaign for woman suffrage in Alberta.

The original document can be found in the Royal British Columbia Archive.

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This web site provides information on Nellie McClung's life and contribution to Canada. The site also contains teaching aids for educators.

http://www.ournellie.com/

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A short biography of the chaplain of the 184th Battalion during WW1.

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An autobiography of his years with the North West Mounted Police on the prairies.

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Brochure published in 1918 by the Province of Ontario Organization of Resources Committee to encourage farmers to produce more food for the troops in Europe.

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Booklet published by Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Historic Resources Branch.

Please recognize the attitudes expressed in these bulletins may not reflect current attitudes.

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A promotional poster warning of fines for those who hoarded food during WWI.

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