A short memoir written by Eliza Durston about her experiences immigrating to Winnipeg in 1872 and later homesteading in the Turtle Mountains. The text was written by Eliza Durston in 1949 with additional details added by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Rowan Durston in 1971.
Photograph of a group of men posing in front of a truck. Note written on back states " This picture was taken when city workers would gather in truck loads to go out after own days work to help farmers bing in their crops. Men identified in the picture are: Norman Robertson, Bill Roberts, Charlie Batchelor, Joe Hopkins, David Duncan
Photograph of a train carrying settlers from South Dakota. The train is stopped with people standing on top and in front. The number 52 is marked on the side of the train.
Group photograph of Brandon College students who were cast members in a play about women's early struggle for voting privileges. Woman on right wears a banner that reads, "Vote for Women." Photograph was taken in Clark Hall.
Photographic postcard of nurse Mary Ellen Birtles. Written on the back: "94 Hobart St. New Haven, C--? Dec. 1926. Dear Miss Birtles, A Merry Christmas + a Happy New Year to you. Jean Colerman."
Group photograph of the Clear Grit Lacrosse Team. Twelve boys are pictured holding lacrosse sticks with one man (presumably a coach or manager) sitting at the centre.
Photograph of the Brandon Academy Football Team. Pictured: first row (left to right): E. Bennest, D. Cavanagh; second row: J.W. Curry, J.B. Cain, J. Keeler; third row: J.O. Gunn, Dickson, S. Gothard, E. Graham; back row: Jas Smith, and F. Wheeldon.