Saskatchewan

Old sod roof house

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

This image is of a sod roofed home typical of those built by early homesteaders.

Prairie homestead

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

This image is of a typical farm built by early homesteaders as seen from a field.

German Settlers - Homestead

1.0037.09
Stuk
[ca. 1930]

Part of Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation fonds

Group photograph of some German settlers/homesteaders constructing a house

Prairie Homestead

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

Several unidentified buildings are seen on a prairie homestead.

W.C. Murray looking in a shed

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

Walter C. Murray is seen standing wearing a hat with a suit and tie in front of a small shed (smoke house?) for the photo.

Homestead Welcome

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

An arch of trees spells out "Welcome" marking the entrance to a farm. Vast fields are seen in the background and a dirt road extends to the horizon.

J. Rugg Elston's home

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

The home of J. Rugg Elston is seen.

Sodbreaking

1.0037.22
Stuk
[ca. 19-]

Part of Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation fonds

Numerous teams of oxen breaking sod on the virgin prairie.

Mennonite barn and house

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

A Mennonite barn is seen to the rear of the house on a prairie homestead. Several chickens and a wagon are also seen in the foreground.

Homestead Welcome

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

An arch of trees spells out "Welcome" marking the entrance to a farm. Several people are seen gathered in the background as a team of horses approach pulling a wagon.

W.C. Murray looking in a shed

Series 2: CPC. 1928-1933, predominant 1930-1931. - Folder 17: "Photographs."
Stuk
1931

Part of W.C. Murray fonds

Walter C. Murray is seen peering into a small smoke house.

Building a Soddie

1.0144.08
Stuk
[191-?]

Part of Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation fonds

A large group of men, women and children are gathered around and on top of a large sod building [school?] with plank roof and glass windows. A pile of lumber in the foreground suggests recent construction.