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Family of Indians on their way to the Saskatoon fair

Morton Manuscripts Collection, SS_C555_2_1_25l
Item
July 1927

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a photograph of a native family on their way to the Saskatoon fair.

In the Pure Food Building at the Fair

Morton Manuscripts Collection, SS_C555_2_1_25k
Item
1927

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a photograph of an exhibit in the Pure Food building at the Saskatoon fair.

Russians at Rosthern

Morton Manuscripts Collection, MSS/C555/2/6.2c
Item
1910

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

Image of three Russian men dressed in winter clothing, facing camera. Elevators in background.

Doukhobor family. - Portrait.

Morton Manuscripts Collection, MSS/C555/1/4.2D-d
Item
nd.

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

Posed photograph of young Doukhobor family. The mother and father each holding a child; a small child is seated.

Wishing you the Compliments of the Season-7th Fusiliers

MSS_C565_2_13
Item
1885

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a negative of the Christmas greeting the 7th Fusiliers sent out in 1865.The image is of the settlers and Indians on a river and the 7th Fusiliers coat of arms.

Fotelvik Farm-Preston Wheat Elite Stock

MSS_C565_2_11_5
Item
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Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This picture was taken at Alsask, Sask. This is a picture of Preston Wheat Elite Stock at the Fotelvik Farm.

Red River Ox Cart

MSS_C565_2_11_32d
Item
1871

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a picture of a red river ox car at Portage La Prairie, Man. In the cart are Edward Field and Frederick Bird.

Last Ox Train Through Portage

MSS_C565_2_11_32c
Item
1880

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a picture of the last ox train through Portage La Prairie, Man.

Shipment of Binders

MSS_C565_2_11_32b
Item
1886

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a picture of a shipment of binders at Portage La Prairie, Man.

Steam Threshing Outfit

MSS_C565_2_11_32a
Item
1900

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a picture of a steam threshing outfit at Portage La Prairie, Man.

Biggest Barn in the World

MSS_C565_2_11_29
Item
1914

Part of A.S. Morton Manuscript Collection

This is a picture of the world's biggest barn in the world at T-Horseshow Ranch at Leader, Sask. This barn was built in 1914 by W.T.Smith on N.E.1/2 23-23-27 about 12 miles from Leader about 11/2 miles from the South Sask.River. 32 cars of lumber were used. It took 100 men to build it. The cement mixers received $1.00 per day. The ranch hand received $40.00 a month. There were 2,200 head of cattle and 10,000 sheep on the ranch. Smith died in flu epidemic in 1918. The barn was pulled down in 1920 to pay the mortgage. The barn was 128x400 ft. height 60ft. The following construction materials were used: 875,000 ft lumber, 30,000 sacks of Canada Portland Cement and 60,000 ft of corrugated galvanized iron roofing. There were 7 ventilators. The ranch contained 10,000 acres under irrigation and is largest alfalfa and corm farm in Sask.