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The Forties and Post War Growth

1940 - 1960

Following the second world war, a new period of affluence and focus on the family led to a new building boom in the area.

Audio & Video

1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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    An Interview with Stew Clayton - Part 1 (2012)

    A conversation between Stew Clayton and Al Thorleifson about Stew's musical influences.

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      Architectural Heritage

      1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

      This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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        Archibald District History (1880)

        A selection of photographs, memoirs, and historical sketches concerning the Archibald Methodist (United) Church, the Archibald School District, and its early settlers in Southern Manitoba.

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          Obituaries

          1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

          This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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            McClung, Nellie Letitia nee Mooney – obituary

            This is an obituary for Nellie Letitia McClung, nee Mooney, 1873-10-27 to 1951-09-01

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              Cemetery Maps/Lists

              1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

              This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                Darlingford Cemetery (1880)

                Situated south of the present site of Darlingford, the Cemetery has served the community since the 1880's.

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                  Veterans' Experience & War Effort

                  1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                  This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                    Available On Line - Manitoba's Newspapers (1880)

                    This is a listing of all Manitoba newspaper which we currently are aware are available online. We will pdate the listing as we become aware of changes.

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                      Community Histories

                      1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                      This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

                      PMA_2012_007320

                        A Harvest Yet to Reap

                        A history of Prairie Women.

                        Written by Linda Rasmussen, Lorna Rasmussen, Candace Savage, and Ann Wheeler.

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                          Business & Public Affairs

                          1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                          This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                            A Harvest Yet to Reap

                            A history of Prairie Women.

                            Written by Linda Rasmussen, Lorna Rasmussen, Candace Savage, and Ann Wheeler.

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                              Maps

                              1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                              This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                Available On Line - Manitoba's Newspapers (1880)

                                This is a listing of all Manitoba newspaper which we currently are aware are available online. We will pdate the listing as we become aware of changes.

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                                  Letters

                                  1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                  This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                    Photos & Art Work

                                    1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                    This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                      AMA Archival Calendar 2012

                                      A calendar featuring archival photographs published in 2012 by the Association for Manitoba Archives.

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                                        Memoirs & Memories

                                        1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                        This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                          Journals

                                          1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                          This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                            Available On Line - Manitoba's Newspapers (1880)

                                            This is a listing of all Manitoba newspaper which we currently are aware are available online. We will pdate the listing as we become aware of changes.

                                            PMA_2013_014135

                                              Manitoba Histories

                                              50 Years of Service at Cost - Manitoba Pool

                                              A history of the Manitoba Pool Elevators.

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                                                A Harvest Yet to Reap

                                                A history of Prairie Women.

                                                Written by Linda Rasmussen, Lorna Rasmussen, Candace Savage, and Ann Wheeler.

                                                PMA_2022_054043

                                                  Agricultural Topics

                                                  50 Years of Service at Cost - Manitoba Pool

                                                  A history of the Manitoba Pool Elevators.

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                                                    Allis Chalmers V-belt Drive - ca 1947 (1947)

                                                    A 1947 promotional brochure.

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                                                      Museums

                                                      Arts & Crafts

                                                      Baby Sets in Knitting and Crochet

                                                      Instruction booklet.

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                                                        Canadian Pacific Railway

                                                        CPR - Blue Bombers Mud Bowl - Menu - 1950

                                                        A document from the Canadian Pacific Railway archive collected by Robert Mackidd.

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                                                          Book Store

                                                          La Riviere Manitou Station on Main Museum - Partnerships with Museums 2021 - La Riviere to Lyleton (1880)

                                                          This monograph is intended to highlight the museum's history, its relationship to the other communities on the line, and pointing out some of the anecdotes from along the line. 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.

                                                          It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

                                                          Price $25

                                                          Shipping and Handling $15.

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                                                            La Riviere Manitou Station on Main Museum - Partnerships with Museums 2021 - Rugby to La Riviere (1880)

                                                            This monograph is intended to highlight the museum's history, its relationship to the other communities on the line, and pointing out some of the anecdotes from along the line. 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.

                                                            It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

                                                            Price $25

                                                            Shipping and Handling $15.

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                                                              Nellie McClung Collection

                                                              Manitou Opera House - A History (1880)

                                                              Contains a collection of news articles and posters concerning a hundred years of performances at Manitou's Opera Houses.

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                                                                McClung, Nellie L. - C. V.'s By the Way

                                                                An article from the Winnipeg Free Press, 1958-03-01.

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                                                                  Newspapers

                                                                  Manitou's Main Streets 1921 to 1960 (1921)

                                                                  A collection of photos of Manitou's business district from 1920 to 1960.

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