The Settlement Period era – Community Histories

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 collection of postcard featuring scenes from Portage la Prairie's past, published during their centennial in 1980.

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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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Solomon Preston, who spent much of his life farming near Glenora Manitoba, wrote this memoir in 1963.

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A personal photo collection created by Pere J. Brachet featuring people, events and palces near Camperville Manitoba in the early part of the 20th century.

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