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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.

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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    Archibald District History (1880)

    A selection of photographs, memoirs, and historical sketches concerning the Archibald Methodist (United) Church, the Archibald School District, and its early settlers in Southern Manitoba.

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      Canada Post - 1930s Poster Collection (1935)

      A collection of posters displayed at rural Manitoba post offices during the 1930s.

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        Darlingford 1920-1945 - W E Veals Photo Collection (1920)

        A collection of photos taken by the Veals family which show scenes from Darlingford and district.

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          Darlingford School Photo Collection (1880)

          A collection of photos from the Darlingford School Heritage Museum.

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            Deloraine Theatre - Glass Slide Ads - ca 1930 - 1945

            Advertisements painted on glass intended for use in the projection room of the threatre.

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              La Riviere - HIstory and Photos ca 1930

              A short history of La Riviere MB with photos believed to date from the 1930s.

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                LaRiviere, Manitoba - Photo Collection (1880)

                A series of photos which span the decades donated by members of the community.

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                  Manitou Normal School - Building Site Photos (1892)

                  Normal School Classes in Manitou were held in three buildings over time. This short article includes photos of all three sites.

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                    Manitou Normal School - Class Photo - 1929 - 30 (1930)

                    The Manitou Normal School provided teacher training from 1892 to 1933, teaching prospective teachers the norms expected of their students. This photo shows the 1930 class of graduates.

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