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The Dirty Thirties

1930 - 1939

This was a time of poverty, of making do with what you had. Farms were less than productive and motorized vehicles were reconstructed to be pulled by horses - Bennett buggies.

Canadian Pacific Railway

1935 CPR Schedule

Departure and Arrival times on CPR routes in 1935.

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    Canadian Pacific Railway - 1935 Train Schedules

    A brochure noting the times of departure along the CPR rail lines in 1935.

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      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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        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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          AD-Darlingford_Darlingford Town Scenes (1900)

          A collection of photos from the Darlingford School Heritage Museum emphasizing architecture and community activities.

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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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              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.

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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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                          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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                                      AHM - Curry-Riddell Photos

                                      Archibald Historical Museum photo collection.

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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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                                            A Diary of Snowflake, Manitoba (1880)

                                            A collection of quotes from the newspapers referring to events in the community of Snowflake during its first hundred years.

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                                              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.

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                                                  Agricultural Topics

                                                  50 Years of Service at Cost - Manitoba Pool

                                                  A history of the Manitoba Pool Elevators.

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                                                    Beatty Barn Book ca 1930

                                                    A guideline of best practices in barn building and equipment use.

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                                                      Museums

                                                      Nellie McClung Collection

                                                      Hind, E. Cora (1900)

                                                      Booklet published by Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Historic Resources Branch.

                                                      Please recognize the attitudes expressed in these bulletins may not reflect current attitudes.

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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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                                                          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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                                                              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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