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The Settlement Period

1880 - 1913

Documents the origins of the community through to the beginning of the first world war.

Community Histories

Manitou - Archibald Post Marks (1880)

Bob Lane contacted the Archibald Historical Museum regarding the postmarks found on mail handled by the railways.

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    Manitou - Step Back in Time

    A brochure featuring the architectural heritage of Manitou, Manitoba.

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      Manitou Fraternal Organizations - The Coffin

      The discovery of an unusual artifact associated with the Loyal Orange Order.

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        Manitou Merchant List 1887 (1887)

        Selected page from the 1887 Dunn, Wiman & Co Mercantile Agency Reference Book.

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          Manitou Methodist Church - Gospel & Praise Service

          A sample of an early service bulletin from this church community.

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            Manitou Normal School - Building Site Photos (1892)

            Normal School Classes in Manitou were held in three buildings over time. This short article includes photos of all three sites.

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              Manitou Normal School - Short History (1892)

              This short history of the Manitou Normal Schools was taken from the community history 'Come Into Our Heritage' published in 1997.

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                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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                  Manitou Souvenir Postcard Letter - 1913 (1908)

                  A booklet of postcards featuring Manitou, Manitoba. It was mailed from one Normalite to another over the Christmas break in 1913.

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                    Manitou Telephone Exchange (1903)

                    A short history of the telephone exchange in Manitou with reference to the original subscribers. The MTS Archive has also donated a 1908 box telephone to the Nellie McClung Heritage Site.

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