The Settlement Period era – Business & Public Affairs

Lorne Thompson's report on the Manitou Gas House, which provided lighting to the homes and businesses of the community from 1906 to 1928, contains illustrations and photograph of the machinery used to produce the acetylene gas. The Gas House itself is one of Manitou's heritage buildings.

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A survey collection of short biographies of some of the many people who have influenced the lives of the people of the Manitou community, researched and compiled by Bette Mueller.

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A short history of the school district.

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A collection of educational sources including a timeline of events in the  life of Nellie L. McClung.

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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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