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325 pages. Glossary. Family Index. Subject Index. Maps. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Provides information on early settlers, organizations, churches, schools, World War veterans, and development and progress in the area up to 1980. Area covered includes the Clearwater Lake, Fifteen Mile Lake, and Long Valley School Districts, plus portions of the Abelein and Wilkinson School Districts, in the south-eastern corner of Alberta. A precious genealogical reference. (Bibliographic Reference: Krotki [2nd Edn] #215) Book
52 pages. Includes a considerable textual component plus black and white photos of all classes. Written character sketches are provided for Grade XII students. Also includes an update on the activities of certain members of the preceding graduating class. Charming contemporary advertisements include one for a $904 Chevrolet. Appears complete, although it is possible this publication was originally issued with card covers. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy of this wonderfully nostalgic piece of Lethbridge history. Book
266 pages. Map endpapers. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos in text. Prior owner's name neatly printed on back of front free endpaper. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1065 pages. Index. List of family biographies. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Illustrated endpapers. Dark red cloth-covered boards decorated with gilt. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this very informative local history. Bibliographic References: Strathern 2994, Krotki (2nd Edn) 314. Book
709 pages. Reproductions of many dozens of wonderful archival black and white photos. Contents include: Railroad Story; Lumbering; Indians; Carving Out the West; After the Hudson's Bay Trail; Points of Interest; Districts and Schools; Hunting, Fishing and Trapping; Recreation; The Oil Patch; Cemeteries; Echoes of the Past; Builders of the West Country; and more. Bright yellow boards adorned with attractive colour illustration on front. Gift greetings upon back side of front free endpaper otherwise unmarked. Binding sound. Average wear. A sound copy of this wonderful reference. Book
Signed and dated by author upon first leaf. (2), 104, (14 blank) pages. Maps. Addendum stapled to page 34 (presumably by author) provides information about the vessel "Wenonah". Graph of historical membership numbers for the local Methodist church. Two obituaries stapled to first blank leaf at back. Over two pages of wonderful hand-written notes on blank pages at back present the lineage and family history of this copy's prior owner, who then proudly proclaims that he comes from 'Real Pioneer Stock.' Underlining on pages 57-58. Writing on first leaf. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this precious Northern Ontario local history. Book
Local history of Hardisty, Alberta and district. Includes a wealth of genealogical information. 478 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Photo-illustrated endpapers. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Tight and square. A high-quality copy of this excellent reference. Book
995 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Chapters include: Churches & Cemeteries; Businesses; Play Not Work; Water, Water, Everywhere; Clubs and Organizations; Stories of Special Interest; Anniversaries; Veterans; Family Histories. Average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked aside from the word Alberta which is written discreetly at base of spine. A sound copy of this large and superb reference. Book
198 pages. Many black and white illustrations. Originally published in 1951. Prior owner's details stroked out atop first page else clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
592 pages. Subject index. Name index. Black and white sketches. Map endpapers. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. "The story of a people transplanting their roots in the prairie soil of Nebraska. Whichever way they came, by sailing the ocean, by thumping about on seats of covered wagons, or by riding in cars of the railroad as far as the rails could bring them, they were ethnically diversified. They were English, they were Swedish, Danish, Czech and Irish and Scottish and German, or they were a combination of one or more of these nationalities. Whoever they were they came with one purpose - to take and to occupy the land." - from Preface. News clipping of author taped across from title page. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Book
Signed and dated, without inscription, by author upon title page. 252 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. "My aim has been to include everyone who has ever been a part of this community." - Introduction. Chapters include: Names, Schools, Churches, Post Offices, Medical Services, Family Histories, and more. Average wear and soiling to blue cloth-covered boards. Binding intact. A sound copy of this precious local history. [Krotki [2nd Edn) 572] Book
430 pages. Index of names. Many black and white illustrations. Gift greetings inside front board. Somewhat above-average wear. Modest warp to gilt-decorated front board. Binding intact. A sound copy of this detailed local history. Book
455 pages. Text in French. Dozens of reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Presents the history of this Northern Ontario town. Photo-illustrated endpapers. Chocolate brown boards adorned with bright gilt lettering and decoration. Average wear. Binding intact. Moderate age-toning to contents. A sound copy of this precious reference. Book
355 pages. Circa 1977. Map endpapers. Abundant black and white archival illustrations. Topics include: Rural Municipality of Hazel Dell No. 335; Family histories; Western Construction; Town stories; Churches; Schools; Reminiscences; Interesting Documents; Dominion Telegraph. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
399 pages. Index. Maps. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this exceptionally informative genealogical reference for Annaheim, Saskatchewan and district. Book
445 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival and family black and white photos. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. An excellent copy of this precious genealogical reference. Book
604 pages. Hundreds of reproductions of wonderful archival black and white photos. Illustrated endpapers. "To have a permanent record of the very beginnings of Spruce Grove and District is the intent and purpose of this book. To identify it as a self-made community, nurtured and tended by dedicated citizens who by hard work and tireless effort have earned it the reputation of being a desireable place to live." - from Introduction. Printed upon glossy stock. Average wear. Soiling to edges of textblock. Binding intact. A sound copy of this marvelous local history and genealogical reference. Book
381 pages. Index. Illustrated endpapers. Many archival black and white illustrations. Chapters include: Standard Village History; Family Histories 1909-1911; Agriculture; Pictures; Churches and Schools; Family Histories 1912-1920; Sports and Organizations; Family Histories 1920-1979; and more. Prior owner's name whited out atop front free endpaper. Gift greetings upon title page. Light wear to blue decorated boards. Binding tight. Nice copy. Book
371 pages. Numerous black and white archival illustrations. Presents the history of McLean School and District #2900, just east of Lethbridge, Alberta. Topics include: Original land grant; Irrigation; Farming and Industry; Subdivisions; Jail; Electric Car; Experimental Station; Smith Farm; C.P.R. Home Farm; Communications; Mail Order Houses; Daniel Airplane; Streetcar; Fires; Japanese Settlers; School; Family Histories; Maps. Prior owner's name on back of first leaf else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Nice copy of this impressive and extensive compilation. Book
568 pages. General index. Family index. Contains many dozens of wonderful archival photos. Text is divided into the following sections: Historical Development; Indians, Homesteaders and Settlers; The Towns and Settlements; For King and Country; Social Life; Sports Throughout the Years; Family Histories - Blackie, Herronton, Mazeppa, Frankburg; Miscellaneous. Gift greetings, dated 1970, upon front free endpaper else clean and unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Printed upon glossy stock. A sound copy of this excellent compilation. Book
432 pages. Black and white archival illustrations. Includes military honour roll and index of family stories. "The district described in this history is the entire Township 31 and te south-half of Township 32 in Range 27 plus a one-mile strip along the east side of this area in Range 26. This area is the Lone Pine District so named because of the Lone Pine Creek which meanders through... We take in four school districts (or portions thereof) namely Poplar Creek, Berlin (Jutland), Burnside and Stuart." - from page 13. Chapters include: The Lone Pine Story; Towns and Local Government; Schools; Clubs and Organizations; Reminiscing; Family Histories. "Dedicated to the Pioneers who, with their bucking poles and other haying equipment, put up hay for Burns, and to the women, who sold or traded butter for groceries in order to provide a living for their families." - from Dedication page. Prior owner underlined some familiar names and added the occasional interesting marginal note. Light to moderate wear. Binding sound. Partially rubbed gilt decoration and lettering upon black front cover. Quality copy. Book
322 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. A detailed history of the district with a particularly detailed treatment of local family histories. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Minor lean to spine. A quality copy of this precious genealogical reference. Book
334 pages. Index. Glossary. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Signed and dated by both author's atop title page. Handsome presentation bookplate across from title page. Nicely illustrated endpapers. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Brilliant gilt lettering and decoration upon forest green boards. Appears unread. A beautiful copy. Book
283 pages. Index. List of illustrations. Brilliant gilt lettering upon navy backstrip and front board. Externally clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Occasional yellow highlighting to contents. Prior owner's name inside front board. Adhesive used by binder to affix both fixed endpapers has allowed colour of underlying layer to be visible. A sound copy. Book
336 pages. Index, selected bibliography, notes and appendices. Archival black and white illustrations and maps throughout. Author's signature atop title page. "Pittsburgh is surrounded by history. The Rideau Canal, built 1826-1832, forms its western boundary; the mighty St. Lawrence River, gateway to the North American Continent, lies to the south. Its south-western tip contains the Military Reserve, established in 1783, the site of Royal Military College, founded 1876 (formerly the Naval Dockyard 1788-1853), Fort Henry, first built during the war of 1812-1814, and a vast modern military complex covering over 2,000 acres." - from dust jacket. Light wear to clean unmarked book which is leaning moderately. Average wear and several closed tears on dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Overall a sound copy. Book
