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The Manitou Opera House was designed by G F Magee and built by Blackburn Construction of Pilot Mound Manitoba in 1930.

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These blueprints were prepared by a former Manitou carpenter, Gordon Mcgee in preparation for the construction of the Manitou Opera House after the January 1930 fire destroyed the original boilding.

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Designed by Steckley and Associates of Winkler, with much help from the Manitou Opera House Foundation, these drawings reflect the intent of the Foundation - to ensure the new building complemented the original design of the Manitou Opera House.

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Photos by Ida Handford taken on Main Street Manitou, July 1, 1920.

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Document produced in conjunction with the 1963 Manitou Rodeo.

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A collection of photos taken during the parade and rodeo in Manitou - July 1963.

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Document prepared in conjunction with the 1963 Manitou Rodeo.

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Selected articles from the Western Canadian show the interests of the collector.

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This 1905 brochure, published while Wes McClung was on the town council, provides background information on the town and municipality as well as space for many advertisements for local merchants.

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A booklet probably published in support of the local Dog and Gun Club. As well as featuring the Municipality of Pembina Council, it features photographs of some of the award winning setters and retrievers raised by Wootton and Ellis.

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