The Settlement Period era – Business & Public Affairs

An early promotional document, framed, listing fraternal organizations in Manitou, where and when they met.

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Bob Lane contacted the Archibald Historical Museum regarding the postmarks found on mail handled by the railways.

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A booklet containing the By-Laws of the Village of Manitou, Manitoba from 1897.

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A listing of the electors resident in Manitou in 1898.

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A history of Manitou's first lighting company.

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This series of documents provides background on the Manitou Gas Company as well as on its dissolution after electricity was brought to town. R W McClung was one of the major investors.

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Selected page from the 1887 Dunn, Wiman & Co Mercantile Agency Reference Book.

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A sample of an early service bulletin from this church community.

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Normal School Classes in Manitou were held in three buildings over time. This short article includes photos of all three sites.

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Manitou's Normal School prepared teachers from 1892 to 1933 - teaching them the norms expected of their students. This photo shows the graduates of 1904.

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