The collection contains 24 photographic reproductions of original photographs of members of the John Carlson family, local farming activities, and farm equipment. Several depict views of Melfort in early states of development. Historically significant images include that of a Mr. and Mrs. Bagshaw at "Melfort House" in the U.K.
Melfort House, England. A stone house with ivy growing on its sides. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bagshaw standing at an iron gate with a stone fence on either side of it. 1849 above the door. An unidentified person appears to the right.
A 15-27 Rumley tractor driving a high-Bagger Case Threshing machine. A group of people at rear of tractor having lunch. person standing on top of wagon piled with stooks.
John Carlson family gathered on the steps of the house - L to R: John (standing), Elsie (sitting), Nellie (sitting) and holding Albert, Ruth (standing), Margaret (standing).
John Carlson's first threshing outfit. There is a straw pile, a threshing machine and a wagon full of stooks in the photo. Names of men in photo are unknown.
A side view of John Carlson on his Oliver Standard 70 tractor . It has rubber tires on the front and steel on the back. It is pulling a steel-wheeled plough.