The fonds contains black and white photographs from Emma Whittome's private collection. They date from 1908 to the 1950's. Most of the photographs were taken in the town of Melfort and its surrounding area. The two photographs originally belonging to John Fedde were likely taken in the Melfort area, but this cannot be confirmed. Over half of the photographs are of buildings and streets in the town of Melfort including the Lady Minto Hospital, Broadway School, and local churches. Other subjects include the students and teachers from the Naisberry S.D. #788, Belgrave S.D #2587, Prescott S.D. #3953, and Melfort High School.

Mr. Henry H. and Eva Cook wedding.

Group photo of the All Saints Anglican Church Women's group of Melfort at home of Mrs. Annie Baines. Identified are Mrs. T. Assaly, Mrs. Baines, Aunt Annie Whittle (Mrs. Giff), Mrs. B. Whittle, Mrs. Casewell.

Broadway School after the fire covered with ice; 2 storey building with a fence around IT

Broadway School after the fire in the winter of 1956.

Nurse Beulah Hunt with Tompkins triplets at the Lady Minto Hospital, Melfort, Saskatchewan.

Henry H. Cook. Taught school - 1920 - Belgrave.

Belgrave School students. Peter Nygaard, Ann and Clara Nygaard. Teacher - Mr. Champness.

All photos were taken at Mrs. Annie Baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort - Shingling COMPLETed; 4 men on Roof; Scaffolding SURROUNDS; barn

ALL photos were taken at Mrs. annie baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort - shingling the barn; 4 men standing near edge of roof; (Bert Whittle, John Whittle, STEVEN Whittle, John Fedde; Scaffolding SURROUNDS barn

ALL photos were taken at Mrs. annie baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort - side of barn; siding and rafters COMPLETed

All photos were taken at Mrs. Annie Baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort; putting up framework of the barn

ALL photos were taken at Mrs. Annie Baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort; .01 - Putting up framework of the barn; .02 - front of barn: siding and rafters COMPLETed; - Man standing at PEAK of barn; scaffolding surrounding barn

All photos were taken at Mrs. annie baines' farm; one half mile north, 1 mile west of Melfort - front of barn; siding and roofing COMPLETed; - Bert Whittle standing in front of barn; scaffolding; SURROUNDS barn

Bank of Commerce manager's house, 506 MacLeod St. West in Melfort, Saskatchewan. Winter scene.