The Twenties

This article tells the story of Manitou's CPR Log Cabin, built in 1884 to house the railway workers then building the line west to LaRiviere. Ths article also tells of some of the posple who lived in the Log Cabin aver the past century, and of the Cabin's transition to become the Pembina Manitou  Log Cabin Tourism Centre.

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Lorne Thompson's report on the Manitou Gas House, which provided lighting to the homes and businesses of the community from 1906 to 1928, contains illustrations and photograph of the machinery used to produce the acetylene gas. The Gas House itself is one of Manitou's heritage buildings.

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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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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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Article text and a collection of quotations prepared by the Archibald Historical Museum for use by the Ottawa Citizen and the United Church Observer in recognition of the Centennial of Nellie McClung's birth in 1973.

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Letters written at the time of Nellie McClung's involvement in the Persons Case.

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Published by the Manitoba Travel and Convention Association in 1965, this short photo essay summarizes the life and accomplishments of Nellie McClung, one of Canada's foremost suffragists.

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A memorial booklet featuring articles and photographs celebrating the life and times of Nellie L. McClung.

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