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The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
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The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter

Date1899
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The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter. Bound (3) with Ennis, N.D. Important information for intending settlers in Manitoba. Reprinted by permission from the Globe, Toronto.
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Dimensions||front. (map), ill., ports.||
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CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055467351D
Dewey Number398102
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
5/10/1975
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
6/2/1947
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
5/10/1975
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
5/10/1975
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
6/2/1947
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
6/2/1947
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
6/2/1947
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
6/2/1947
A plan of settlement & colonization adapted to all the British North American provinces, contained in a series of letters...to a friend in Ireland, wi(...)
A plan of settlement & colonization adapted to all the British North American provinces, contained in a series of letters...to a friend in Ireland, wi(...)
1850
Fifteen years in Canada, being a series of letters on its early history and settlement, its boundaries, divisions, population and general routes, its (...)
Fifteen years in Canada, being a series of letters on its early history and settlement, its boundaries, divisions, population and general routes, its (...)
1850
A letter from a gentleman to his friend in England, descriptive of the different settlements in the province of Upper Canada
A letter from a gentleman to his friend in England, descriptive of the different settlements in the province of Upper Canada
1795
A letter, descriptive of the different settlements in the province of Upper Canada
A letter, descriptive of the different settlements in the province of Upper Canada
1795