First Ellisboro school, 1893. Paper pasted to side reads: "1893 the 1st. Ellisboro public school N.W.13-18-10 w 2nd Front seated L to R.Moira Osler, Eliza Merrifield, Willie Gillespie, Alex Jolly & Harold Thompson. Back row Kate Jolly, Miss Rosa Oliver, Amelia (Birdie) Ellis, Nina Boultbee, Laura McLean, Donald Gillespie, John & Jim Dunn, Jim Gillespie."

This collection contains material relating to the Lieutenant Colonel D.V. Currie, V.C Armoury dedication ceremony on June 12, 1988 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Lieutenant Colonel G. F. Carline, C.D. was the master of ceremonies. The fonds contains the program for the event as well as a typescript of his speech, with handwritten additions and corrections.

Five students, the teacher and one dog.

24 people, only part of the visitors to the Ellisboro Picnic in 1931. Names written in pen on front. Notables such as Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Ellis, "Auntie" Martin, Mrs. Hodgkinson and Dr. & Mrs. Elliott are present.

A group of picnickers celebrating the 30th year of the Ellisboro Picnic. Names of some are written in pen on front bottom.

The Ellisboro General Store old gas pump seen at right

John Hoskins Ellis established a general store in 1883 in the area that took his name, Ellisboro. This is his first sign, which puts the date in the early days of his business. The log house to the right was used for community functions, such as church and dances.

Three frame houses, the closest sided with shingles. Two women and boy watch man and child in four-wheeled vehicle, likely jury-rigged, with simple engine attached.

A team and buggy with two men in front seat and two women in back seat in front of block construction Art Wilcocks farmhouse near Wolseley, SK.

Eloise (Rainville) Silversides stands by the old stove with a penned note: "Me 13". Students sit at standard wooden and metal desks.

John and Olive Diefenbaker being greeted by unidentified Mexican officials, plane in background, 21 Apr, 1960.

John Diefenbaker listens as Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos speaks into microphone to greet him, Guard of Honour in background, airport tarmac, Mexico, 21 Apr, 1960.

Olive Diefenbaker and unidentified members of the official party during greeting ceremony opening Mexico visit, Guard of Honour and band in background, airport tarmac, Mexico, 21 Apr, 1960.