The Settlement Period era – Community Histories

Steini Olson married Freida Thorleifson. He wrote his memoirs of their time in the district south and eat of Langruth after their arrival in Manitoba.

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A history of setler/colonial expansion on the prairies.

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George Hambley's history of the Swan Lake district in Southern Manitoba.

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A history of Old Colony Mennonite communities in Canada.

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This monograph is intended to highlight the museum's collection, pointing out some of its more unique components. It was published by the Pembina Manitou Archive and the Boundary Trail National Heritage Region as part of the Partnerships with Museums 2021 project. 

Financial support was provided by the Government of Manitoba.

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A textbook used by the Manitoba Agricultural College during the Settlement Period.

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A short community history of the Portage La Prairie District written and compiled by Les Green.

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A History of the organization in the community.

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A map showing many of the early trails used by the first inhabitants of the Province.

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An 1888 Nor'West Farmer article.

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