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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.

Community Histories

Turtle Mountain Corduroy by Alice Selina Hurt (1880)

A memoirof early settler experience in the Turtle Mountain district of southwestern Manitoba.

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    Tuxedo - History and Walking Tour

    A promotional brochure published by the Manitoba Historic Resources Branch promoting the heritage and architecture of the Tuxedo neighborhood of Winnipeg, MB. 

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      United Grain Growers - Altamont - a History (1900)

      A short history of the United Grain Growers organization in Altamont Manitoba.

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        United Grain Growers Local 225 - History

        A short history of the Manitou local of the United Grain Growers Association.

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          Vintage Farm Tractors - Michael Dregni, Editor (1890)

          A hundred year history of farm tractors.

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            Voth Family and Business History (1920)

            This scrapbook describes the Voth family history, of their coming to Canada, and of settling in the Manitou district. It also provides a summary of their business ventures in the district.

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              Williams, Margaret - Memories (1920)

              One of a series of interviews of Manitou community elders compiled by Bette Mueller.

              This one features Margaret Williams.

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                Willow Bluff School Cairn (1880)

                A news article published at the time of the dedication of the Willow Bluff School Cairn.

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                  Windsor Lynne E - A Memoir (1910)

                  A memoir of life in the McKenzie District of Southern Manitoba.

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