Prairie Public History

Prairie Public History

Prairie Public History based in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada is a business engaged in research, writing, archival processing, video and film production, curatorial work and consulting in the area of public history. Public history refers to historical practice outside the narrow confines of the teaching and research activities associated with academic history.


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  • J.S. Woodsworth, "The Old Home" (1885-1903)

    "The Old Home" of Dr. James Woodsworth, Brandon, Man. The family, L to R: Mary, Edith, Harold on the Pony, a friend, Richard in white shirt ... (read more)

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  • Old Barn East of Arrow River

    Lawrence Stuckey spotted this old barn from the road east of Arrow River on his way to Crandall in February 1979. "Just east of Arrow River ... (read more)

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  • Fowler Block

    This building was constructed for Alex Fowler who arrived in Baldur in 1891 to operate the new facility for the Manitoba Elevator Company, where his father ... (read more)

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  • Riots Winnipeg 1919

    The Specials under Major Lyle stepped onto the streets on the 10th, 1919. All morning they were hooted at and jeered, particularly near Portage and Main ... (read more)

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  • 1919 Strike Leaders

    The British-Canadian strike leaders (there were four non-British men arrested at the same time) so chosen by the Citizens Committee of 1000 for special treatment in ... (read more)

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  • Minnedosa Dominion Post Office and Town Hall.

    This photograph of the Town Hall at Minnedosa, Manitoba was taken by Lawrence Stuckey as he worked his way along the CPR Minnedosa & Bredenbury subdivision ... (read more)

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  • Community Hall, Chater, Manitoba

    This former Methodist and United Church, now a community hall in Chater, Manitoba was photographed as Lawrence Stuckey worked his way along the CPR Carberry Subdivision ... (read more)

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  • CPR Kemnay, Manitoba

    Looking west, this is an image of CPR no. 4 engine, a class H-1c 2800 at Kemnay, Manitoba, near the CPR Broadview substation. As you will ... (read more)

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  • Zion United Church (Methodist)

    Image of Zion United Church (Methodist), Hamiota, Manitoba, near the CPR North rail line. Hamiota United Church was formed on 30 June 1930 from the union ... (read more)

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  • Miniota Corner Gas

    Image of old store with two old style gas pumps in Miniota, Manitoba, near the CPR North rail line. (read more)

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  • Clanwilliam United Church

    A photograph of the former United Church, Clanwilliam, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Rossburn subdivision. Clanwilliam United Church existed in the Manitoba community of Clanwilliam, ... (read more)

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  • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church

    In 1945 an extension was constructed to the north of the original 1910 A.E. McKenzie Seeds Building. This photograph was taken from the top of the ... (read more)

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  • Grade Two Class George Fitton School

    George Fitton School was constructed in 1952 and named after longtime Board member George Fitton. The students in this photograph accompanied by Miss Tollie ?? were ... (read more)

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  • R.G. Mitchell farm, Arrow River Manitoba

    Robert Grey Michell and his wife Ruby Mitchell with their children Gail, John and Donna lived and worked on this farmstead. The farm was originally developed ... (read more)

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  • James Mitchell (1830-1914)

    James Mitchell was born in Hawick, Scotland in 1830. His father and grandfather were master tailors with shops on High Street, Hawick. British census suggests the ... (read more)

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  • James Mitchell (1830-1914)

    James Mitchell was born in Hawick, Scotland in 1830. His father and grandfather were master tailors with shops on High Street, Hawick. British census suggests the ... (read more)

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