The Settlement Period
1880 - 1913
Documents the origins of the community through to the beginning of the first world war.
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Nellie McClung Collection
A parchment Scroll in calligraphy indicating the gratitude of the Citizens of Manitou for the work of the McClungs during their time in the community. Presented to them at the time of their departure for Winnipeg in 1911.
The original document can be found in the Royal British Columbia Archive.
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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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Parts of two drafts of Nellie McClung's best known poem, in Nellie's won writing, found in the collection of the Manitoba Costume Museum.
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Letters written to Mary Price regarding a possible engagement and discussing Suffrage movement plans.
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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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McClung's story about the Senior Lacrosse team in Manitou - on which Wes played - is combined with historical photos and articles to provide a primary source collection which backs the story. The story itself is found in the MS0010 Nellie McClung Fond at the Royal British Columbia Archive.
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