The Settlement Period

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

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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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An article from the Brandon Sun documenting Nellie McClung's election to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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