- CRC
- Coleção
- 1882 - 2008
Textual and photographic records the churches of Indian Head and district.
Textual and photographic records the churches of Indian Head and district.
News articles, write-ups and other information about health care in Indian Head and district
Items related to the Rural Municipality of Indian Head and other nearby RMs.
In this collection there are many photographs of the school houses, children and staff, as well as textual records detailing their construction and operation.
Articles, photos and stories about Indian Head people who served in various military conflicts
The collection consists of various documents and photos about Indian Head's agricultural heritage, including the Bell Farm, the federal Tree Nursery and the federal Experimental Farm. The Agriculture Collection includes materials related agriculture and includes, especially, series pertaining to three major agricultural developments in Indian Head 1) The Bell Farm (Qu'Appelle Valley Farming Company) which was a huge farming venture of 57,000 acres promoted by Major William Robert Bell in 1881-1882 to Eastern Canadian and American shareholders. The venture finally failed and Major Bell left Indian Head in 1895. 2) The federal Experimental Farm which was established in 1887 under the superintendency of Angus MacKay and continues to conduct research as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Indian Head Research Farm . 3) The federal Tree Nursery (PFRA) resulted from the promotion of trees and shrubs for shelter by Angus MacKay , the superintendent of the Experimental Farm . Established as a separate federal government station in 1901 under the superintendency of Norman Ross, it provided trees and shrubs for farmers throughout the prairies until its closure in 2014.
Articles. write-ups and stories about First Nations and Metis history, culture and people
Sports and other recreational events and activities over the years
Most of the material is included in a few series (Glenn Lunn Circle, Friendly Neighbors Club, 4H Club) - many books of club minutes, events or projects. Other series, such as the lodges, RCMP, Postmasters Association have only a few items.
Archival materials related to local individuals or families
Documents, photos and maps related to the history of the Town of Indian Head from the arrival of the first farmer settlers to the present.
Books related to Indian Head and district - either about this area or by or about people who lived in the area.