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Veterans of the Great War, Biggar, Saskatchewan

72.85.03
Stuk
ca.1919

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Group photo of Great War (World War I) veterans standing in front of the Biggar Hotel

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CNR Rip Track Crew

72.85.04
Stuk
1941-1942

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Group photograph of a Canadian National Railway (CNR) rip track crew in Biggar, Saskatchewan, celebrating the retirement of Dan Mansfield (sitting in front)

1920 Veterans

72.85.07
Stuk
ca.1920

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

80 men standing and sitting in a group; the majority of them are wearing military uniforms
Two buildings can be seen behind them, one with a sign reading "Empire Hotel"
Written on black ink on the bottom: "1920"
Written on the back in black ink: "1920" and "R.N.Blaikie R.N. Blaikie"

The Biggar Hotel

72.85.15
Stuk
1913

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

A man stands in a field with the Biggar Hotel behind him in centre of image with a sign which reads "The Commercial Travelers Home The Biggar Hotel"

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Rail Yard and Coal Dock

72.85.23
Stuk
ca.1912

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Train cars lined up beside a coal dock
Three other structures can be seen in the background
Printed on the bottom: "Biggar, Sask."
Written on the back in black ink: "R.N. Blaikie" and "Water Tank is not completed"
Written on the back in pencil: "?Identification 1 (d) ? Date"

Main Street in Biggar, Saskatchewan

72.85.26
Stuk
ca.1917

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

A view of Main Street in Biggar, Saskatchewan taken from the south end of the street.

Main Street in Biggar, Saskatchewan

72.85.27
Stuk
1917

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

A view of Main Street in Biggar, Saskatchewan taken from the south end

"Biggar Pipe Band"

74.85.40
Stuk
ca.1937

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Five men dressed in Kilts and holding bagpipes and drums

A.A. and H.G. Langford

72.91.08
Stuk
ca.1915

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Two young men, A.A. and H.G. Langford [brothers?] standing for a professional portrait

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Parade On main Street Biggar, SK

72.91.11
Stuk
ca.1917

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Women in white dresses walking down Main Street in Biggar, SK; some are carrying banners

"Main Street Biggar Between Third and Fourth Avenue West Side"

72.91.13
Stuk
ca.1919

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Twelve men holding instruments and a group of Five boys on a wagon with two horses, all positioned at an intersection on Main Street in Biggar, SK
The sign on the store behind them reads: "S. Pollock Department Store"
Written on the back in blue ink: "Main St. Biggar Between 3rd & 4th Ave - West Side"
Written on the back in pencil: "1919"
Stamped on the back in blue ink: "27"

'Randall's Store" in Biggar, SK

72.91.14
Stuk
ca.1919

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

A parade on main Street in Biggar, SK with a man carrying a Union Jack flag and a Bagpipe band at the front
Written on the back in pencil: "1919 Randall's Store"

Roman Catholic Church and Residence, Biggar, Saskatchewan

72.91.18
Stuk
ca.1910

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

The one building the left is a Roman Catholic Church (steeple and crucifix on the roof); the priest, Father Collins, lived in the residence next door. Located on 5th Avenue West on the north side of the 1st (100) block.