Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH): 0051
Kootenay Gold Report
Newspaper article from The Daily British Colonist focusing on the Big Bend gold rush.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0001 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 6th 1864 |
Good News From Kootenais
Article with letter from Fort Colville featuring the Kootenay gold rush.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0002 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 15th 1864 |
The Kootenais Mines
Newspaper article confirming gold mines in the Kootenays and the appointment of a Gold Commissioner for the area.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0003 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 18th 1864 |
The Kootenais Mines
Article with letter from Rock Creek confirming exciting news about Kootenay mines. Lots of information regarding trails to Kootenay.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0004 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 20th 1864 |
The New Mining Region
Article with extracts from the Lewiston Golden Age paper re: Intelligence from the Kootanais Mines. Lists companies working on Wild Horse Creek and the amount of gold being taken out.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0005 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 22nd 1864 |
First Party for Kootanais
First expedition party with goods and provisions for the new mines at Kootenay.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0006 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 27th 1864 |
News from the Kootenais and Shuswap Mines
Newpaper article featuring reports on gold yield from the mines at Kootenay and Big Bend, and a description of the gold.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0007 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 11th 1864 |
The Kootanais Mines
Article discussing the richness of new mines being fully and satisfactorily established on Wild Horse Creek.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0008 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 14th 1864 |
Kootanais Mines
Article with a letter describing conditions of trek to the Kootenays.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0009 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 22nd 1864 |
The Kootanais Mines
Newspaper article with a letter from Osoyoos Lake where miners have gone to record claims at Kootenay and secure miners licenses. The lengthy description is favorable toward the future of Kootenay.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0010 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 28th 1864 |
Kootanais Mine Reports
Newspaper article dealing with reports on the gold rush in the Kootenays. It states more than 500 people in camp and more coming.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0011 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 4th 1864 |
Official Report On Kootenay
Coverage of the official trip to Kootenay Country by Colonial Secretary Birch. A very complete description of methods of access and the amount of gold coming out of the creek. Also a short list of provision prices.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0012 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 11th 1864 |
The Kootenay Report
Article summarizing report of Mr. Birch, the Colonial Secretary of British Columbia, on the Kootenay country. Also discusses the problems for B.C. merchants of supply of provisions.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0013 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 11th 1864 |
The Route To Kootenay
Exploring party sent out to ascertain the best route to the Kootenay mines. Travelled thru Kamloops country and paddled the Columbia River.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0014 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 17th 1864 |
Important from Kootenay and the "Big Bend"
Newspaper article with a letter from Fort Colville reporting on first rate diggings on upper Columbia River. Also mentions progress of Dewdney and the Dewdney Trail.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0015 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 1st 1865 |
News From Kootenay
Newspaper article about extracts from Report of the Gold Commissioner at Kootenay.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0016 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 6th 1865 |
Gold Rush Reports
Newspaper article covering Gold Rush reports from Big Bend, Kootenay, Rock Creek, Boundary and Chinamen diggings. 8,000 to 10,000 men expected at the Big Bend and paddlewheelers being built on the Columbia River. Large influx of miners projected at Wild Horse and thousands of Chinese on the Columbia around Fort Sheppard.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0017 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 6th 1865 |
Report from Wild Horse
Newspaper article featuring an extensive Gold Commissioner's Report from Wild Horse. Discusses number of companies working on the creek, the status of the Dewdney Trail and the state of the camp at Wild Horse.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0018 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 17th 1865 |
Columbia River Mines Report
Article featuring a letter from Mr. Murphy, formerly at William Creek in the Cariboo. He mentions many Caribooites on the Big Bend and discusses the promise of the new gold field.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0019 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 27th 1865 |
The Columbia River Mines Report
Article featuring Capt. Len White, confirming reports on Columbia River mines and the construction of White's paddlewheeler. Also mentions Pinkney City, later Walla Walla.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0020 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 2nd 1865 |
Kootenay Mines Report
Article with letters from various individuals with reports on the Kootenay Mines. Featured is a report from Peter O'Reilly, gold commissioner, discussing the progress in the Wild Horse camp.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0021 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 3rd 1865 |
Big Bend Diggings
Newspaper article summarizing excitement in respect to the Big Bend diggings. Mentions the fact that miners are not yet on bed rock.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0022 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 5th 1865 |
Latest from Kootenay and Columbia River
Newspaper article describing work on a new trail by Mr Dewdney, as well as mining conditions. Mention of the Indian wars commencing in Blackfoot country in Montana.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0023 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 5th 1865 |
News from Big Bend Country
Newspaper article featuring a letter from Big Bend Country describing different gold strikes.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0024 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 7th 1865 |
Big Bend Diggings
Newspaper report with a letter by a trader on pack trains in area. It states that the Big Bend diggings are extensive.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0025 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 10th 1865 |
From Columbia River
Newspaper article with a letter from Expressman Stone describing camp conditions and spirits of miners on the Columbia River. Interesting discussion on the role of expressman.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0026 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 10th 1865 |
The Big Bend Country
Newspaper article with a letter from Fort Kamloops on conditions encountered reaching Big Bend Country. Mention of progress on Capt. White's steamer.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0027 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 14th 1865 |
Columbia River Chinese
Newspaper article describing how Chinese would rather work claims than earn money working on trail.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0028 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 21st 1865 |
Kootenay Pack Train
Newspaper article reporting Mr Wards confidence in the Hope route for trade into the Kootenay country.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0029 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 21st 1865 |
The Kootenay Mines
Newspaper report with a dispatch from Gold Commissioner O'Reilly on ongoing revenues from mines and on the progress of Dewdneys trail. Mention of completion of the Victoria Ditch.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0030 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 28th 1865 |
Columbia River Developments
Newspaper article on Mr Ladners confidence in mining prospects and erecting buildings in association with Big Bend.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0031 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 4th 1865 |
The Blackfoot Mines
An article on recent discoveries of gold at Blackfoot mines in the U.S. Some discussion of the Indian wars as well.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0032 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 14th 1865 |
Kootenay and Columbia Diggings
Newspaper reports featuring comments from Expresman Reade with regard to ongoing digs in Kootenay and Columbia mines. Good description of the Big Bend workings.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0033 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 14th 1865 |
Express for Kootenay and Other Mining Regions
Newspaper article on Kootenay Expressman undertaking another trip. Discusses connections with other mining areas.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0034 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 14th 1865 |
The Kootenay Mail
Newspaper article stating Expressman Read leaving on another trip to Kootenay mines.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0035 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 16th 1865 |
Americans Slam Kootenay Mines
Article stating how American newspaper slammed the Kootenay mines for taxing American prospectors trying to return to US for Blackfoot mines.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0036 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 20th 1865 |
Columbia River News
News that the Big Bend country is encouraging. States that Moberley has pushed a trail through to Columbia River.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0037 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 21st 1865 |
Hunger at Blackfoot
Newspaper article excerpt from Walla Walla Stateman - stating miners returning from Blackfoot County mines will face starvation unless supplies are sent in.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0038 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 26th 1865 |
The Fenians
About a group of exiles called "Fenians" wanting to take Canada from British control. "Fenians" were first established by exiled Irish wanting to free Ireland from British control.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0039 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 2nd 1865 |
Big Bend Mining Laws
Miners meeting to lay their claims over til June 1st, hoping Government will respect their actions.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0040 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 9th 1865 |
Blackfoot Report
Report with exerpt from Idaho World on thousands of people pouring into Blackfoot Country. Noting that provisions are scarce and winter will bring suffering. Tensions between East and West miners.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0041 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 10th 1865 |
Cariboo Literary Institute
Article re: letter from their correspondent in Barkerville. Miners meeting to debate during long winter months turned into a Library being built for all.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0042 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 17th 1865 |
Kootenay Nugget
Excerpt from Columbian stating nugget worth $4,000 foung at Wild Horse Creek diggings, many miners returning from Blackfoot mines.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0043 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 26th 1865 |
Big Bend News
Report with excerpt from Columbian. Packers expecting to pack till mid November. Big Bend news continues to be encouraging. Steamer almost built.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0044 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 6th 1865 |
Kootenay News
Article re: letter from man who left Wild Horse Creek. States gold still being found and miners returning from Blackfoot. Miners have plenty of provisions and Dewdney trail completed.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0045 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 6th 1865 |
Kootenay Justice
Judge arriving at Kootenay to empty jail and clear docket as 3 men broke out of their jail cell and returned to US.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0046 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 20th 1865 |
Blackfoot Report
Newspaper article with excerpt from Pacific Tribune - stating man returning from Blackfoot county discouraged with findings, but will return in fall with pack train for miners.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0047 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 22nd 1865 |
Opium Trial
Newspaper article with excerpt from Oregonian. Dealing with court case against A.M. Burns for trying to smuggle four trunks of opium from Victoria. Found guilty, defendant to pay fine for amount opium was worth.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0048 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 22nd 1865 |
Fearful Suffering
First hand account detailing the painful sufferings of a prospecting party in Montana Territory. After supplies and horse being stolen by Indians they had to trek in winter storms to safety.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0049 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 27th 1865 |
Big Bend News
article about the exciting gold finds at the Big Bend Mines. Also first steamboat to make first trip!
| Internal ID: | 0051.0050 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 30th 1865 |
The Blackfoot Country
Newspaper article with first hand account from miner who while travelling met Snake Indians who threatened to stop the party of travellers. Upon arriving at his destination, he learned of a couple groups of people massacred by Blood Indians.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0051 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 1st 1865 |
Appraisal of Blackfoot Country
Newspaper article with a letter from a Cariboo miner describing one of the meanest cities he ever got out of. As well, Capt. Whites steamer is set to begin the new route.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0052 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 1st 1865 |
The Blackfoot Mines
An article with accounts from miners out of the Blackfoot region. One miner describes the richest and most extensive gold diggings since California. As well as describing the hardships endured by the miners and on the road. Another miner details the costs of supplies. And yet another miner tells of horse thieves, being caught get their justice and miners say "Served em right".
| Internal ID: | 0051.0053 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 1st 1865 |
Big Bend Boat
Newspaper article stating BC Government has given contract for steamer to be built for Kamloops Lake thru to Shuswap Lake.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0054 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 4th 1865 |
Big Bend Travel
Article stating Big Bend to be the most extensive, as well as least expensive mines yet opened in BC. Editor is also trying to entice miners to travel to mining area through BC rather than the US, trying to get more commerce for this province.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0055 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 4th 1865 |
More Big Bend
Newspaper article with information from respected miner, states that in his opinion large tract of country will pay. He describes how much miners at different creeks are bringing in.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0056 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 4th 1865 |
The Blackfoot Mines
Article stating new gulch has been discovered that promises to be one of the richest in the country. And those thinking the good days of Alder Gulch being numbered are mistaken.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0057 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 6th 1865 |
Columbia River Diggings
Newspaper article with Major Francis describing findings, mining conditions and route to Columbia River diggings.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0058 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 6th 1865 |
Big Bend Excitement
Newspaper article stating Big Bend continues to bring good news and grabbing the attention of many people.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0059 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 7th 1865 |
Big Bend Diggings - Richness Confirmed
Newspaper article with lastest particulars on the confirmation of riches at the Big Bend diggings. This article describes mining discoveries at many of the creeks. There is also an article from a miner in ecstacy over the new gold field. Also written is a compilation of information about the distances and topography of the diggings.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0060 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 7th 1865 |
Newspaper at Big Bend
Newspaper article wishing success to the promoters of the new journal, The Big Bend Independent.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0061 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 9th 1865 |
Kootenay Dust Robbers
Newspaper article telling of robbers caught in Portland and charged with theft from J.H. Beckham from Kootenay. Two thieves to be tried.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0062 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 13th 1865 |
Launch of SS Forty-Nine
Article with an excerpt from Oregonian about the launch of Capt. Whites steamer, the SS Forty-Nine (named so in honour of the latitude in which she was built).
| Internal ID: | 0051.0063 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 13th 1865 |
Big Bend Excitement
Newspaper article telling of more genuine enthusiasm for the new gold field than any other discovered in the colonies.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0064 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 18th 1865 |
Boat Encampment
Article with excerpt from Oregonian stating that although BC is pushing for people to go through their province to do trade at Big Bend fields, it would still be more feasible to go thru Oregon and take steamer as this will give them the monopoly with the traders.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0065 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 20th 1865 |
Columbia Gold
Newspaper article about a gentleman down from the upper Columbia mines arriving with $30,000 of gold that is very heavy and pure.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0066 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 20th 1865 |
Blackfoot Country
Article with excerpt from the Oregonian giving information given to them from a reliable gentleman on recent discoveries in Blackfoot Countries. Although the area is not the "vein of solid gold" as recently reported, there is a pocket containing vast amounts of gold.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0067 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 22nd 1865 |
The Big Bend Road
Newspaper article stating that a contract for the construction of a wagon road and a steamer for the Big Bend have been awarded.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0068 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 25th 1865 |
Big Bend Mines Rich Diggings
An excerpt from Government Gazette with second official report on the rich placer diggings at the Big Bend Mines of not only being very rich but also extending over a large area of the country.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0069 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 29th 1865 |
Rotary Minstrels
Newspaper article advertising the return of the Canbrook Rotary Minstrels in new offering featuring the Million Dollar Beauty Chorus.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0070 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 7th 1926 |
Sally Sawdust
Newspaper article advising that Sally of the Saw Dust is coming to town.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0071 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 7th 1926 |
Rotary Minstrels Here Next Week
Newspaper article addressing the coming of the Rotary Minstrels third annual show. Songs and choruses as well as mens songs, jokes and crossfire. Saturday matinee for children as well.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0072 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 14th 1926 |
