The Settlement Period era – Business & Public Affairs

Charles Oke's reminiscences of Nellie McClung as published in the Western Producer.

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Nellie McClung was a well known speaker across Canada throughout the 1910-40 period. Here is a photo and short report of one such engagement from the 1920's.

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Published in the Victoria Times Colonist, this reminiscence by a niece of Nellie McClung recalls her experience of hearing Nellie McClung in her role as Premier Roblin during the Mock Parliament performance at the Walker Theatre.

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A revision of the 1981 pamphlet documenting the life and legacy of Nellie McClung prepared by the Historic Resources Branch in 1985.

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A pamphlet on the life and legacy of Nellie McClung prepared by the Historical Resources Branch in 1981.

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A clipping from the Winnipeg Free Press which names Mark Twain as an influence in McClung's writing.

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An article from the Brandon Sun documenting Nellie McClung's election to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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A short summary of their work together.

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This short series of articles, written by Bette Mueller for the Manitou Western Canadian in 2015-16 were published in commemoration of the centennial of women receiving the right to vote in Manitoba.

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This article recognizes the importance of the restoration and preservation work undertaken by the Wallcraft Family in order to preserve the Hasselfield Log House and the McClung House. The article includes photos and several brochures produced for distribution to visitors to the houses while they were at the Museum.

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