The Settlement Period era – Business & Public Affairs

This book contains a series of speechies which seem to be the opening arguments for a series of debates. Their topics are varied, but one is on the issue of Suffrage for Women. They were written in 1914 and 1915, just before the granting of suffrage in Manitoba.

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Nellie McClung conducted interviews with numerous local businessmen in preparation for an article which was to be published in an issue of 'Town & Country' a publication which never did get to print.

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

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This is the rough draft of the speech McClung prepared in prearation for her performance as 'Premier' in which she roasts Premier Roblin and his pompous rhetorical style.

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

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A series of postcards distributed by the R W McClung Drug Store in Manitou ca 1904 as a promotion of the community and of his business.

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Text from a speech.

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The community's memorial to a well-respected former citizen.

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An article from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix concerning the gown McClung wore at her wedding in 1896. 

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An interview.

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Written in 1967, ths is a short memoir describing his life in the Kaleida district.

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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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