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[Women's Co-operative Guild meeting, Assiniboia]
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of a meeting held by Assiniboia's branch of the Co-operative Women's Guild. The women are holding papers on their laps; some are also holding their purses and/or pens and pencils. Woman on far left of photo is particularly noticeable due to her fur-lined hat. A woman on far right of the photo is holding a child on her lap. All women appear to be watching and listening intently to a speech or presentation. Note: this organization later changed its name to the Co-operative Women's Guild.
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Dahlprints_0006, coopcentre:553
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FCL Annual Meeting
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of large group of men and women, members of Federated Co-operatives Limited, gathered together for annual meeting. Row of men facing camera are wearing badges and FCL pins. Each table number printed in red ink on a white sign. Pens, pencils, brochures and other papers, water decanters, drinking glasses, cigarettes, and ashtrays visible on table. Room dimly lit by sconces on walls.
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Dahl_0483, coopcentre:573
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[Co-op dairy product stationary]
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op stationary. "Menu" printed in blue font in top left-hand corner. Below: illustrations of a smiling woman holding a glass of milk, a banana split, a strawberry sundae, and a strawberry milkshake. "Fine Co-op Dairy Products" printed alongside illustrations.
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CSCPaper_0001, coopcentre:1257
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[Interior of Co-op grocery store]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of interior of Co-op grocery store. Checkout counter in foreground; details include cash register, Toledo platform scale, and cigarettes and cigarette rolling paper. Sign for frozen foods aisle seen on background wall. Red boxes of graham wafers on sale (three boxes for $1.00).
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Dahl_0417, coopcentre:666
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[Colonsay Community Hall]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Colonsay, SK, community hall. Details of building include a lean-to, brick chimneys, five paned windows, and the year of the building's establishment, 1939, posted above top window. "Colonsay Community Hall" sign mounted above front entrance. Wooden boards lean against front entrance. Heavy snow on ground. In background: telephone wires seen on far left, as well as an open garage with truck parked in front.
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Dahl_0052, coopcentre:555
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of lumber mill located in Canoe, B.C. The mill was purchased and operated by the Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, an organization formed in 1944. Written on back of photo: “The boom yard on Shuswap Lake between FCL’s lumber mill and plywood plant.”
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CSCPrint_0106, coopcentre:1738
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Empire Mine, East Coulee, Alberta
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of a miners wash house and employee barracks at Empire Mine, a Federated Co-operatives-owned coal mine located near East Coulee, Alberta . Freight cars, telephone wires, and wire fence in background. Circa 1940s. Written in pencil on back of photo: “old Empire Mine (East Coulee) near Drumheller.”
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CSCPrint_0015, coopcentre:1716
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[Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Dahl_0115, coopcentre:614
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of two women sitting in desks in a co-op school classroom. Woman in foreground is looking in her bag while the woman behind her reads. "Co-op School Weyburn" written on back of photo in blue ink. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahlprints_0009, coopcentre:565
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[Humboldt Co-op Store]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op lumber store, Humboldt, Saskatchewan. “Humboldt Co-operative Association Ltd” painted on building in black lettering. A logo sign for Royalite Oil Company is erected in front of the building; two fuel pumps are visible on right-hand side. A sign advertising Co-op feed is posted next to garage door. Small sign indicates “all credit cards accepted.” Vehicles parked in front of store. Heavy snow on ground.
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Dahl_0035, coopcentre:591
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[Women's Co-operative Guild ceremony]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of thirteen members of the Women’s Co-operative Guild standing on a small stage in a legion hall for a service or ceremony. They appear to be singing or reciting from small leaflets. Three women are wearing ribbons around their necks. One woman is holding a candle in her right hand. Details include additional candles resting on a table covered in lace cloth, two flags, stacking chairs, a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, and a large emblem for the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. A young man or boy sits with sheet music at a piano; balloons, small boxes, and a flower vase are visible on top of piano. "Co-op Guild" written on back of photo in blue ink. Note: the guild later changed its name to the Co-operative Women’s Guild.
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Dahlprints_0095, coopcentre:1395
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of man lifting logs using a Massey Ferguson tractor loader. Caption on photo reads, “The Mobile log carrier which transports the bolts from the barker to the chain carrier leading to the lathe.”
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CSCPrint_0129, coopcentre:1750
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of log lift at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Caption reads: “The log lift which carries the logs from the lake to the cut-off saws. The retaining wall at right holds fill which reclaimed a portion of the lake. Some 50,000 cubic yards of fill were required to reclaim a part of the lake front and to level up the area on which the plant is built.” The lumber mill was built and operated by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited.
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CSCPrint_0114, coopcentre:1740
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[Co-op presentation]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of man giving a presentation about Co-op businesses and products in Assiniboia, SK. Spring of 1961. Two men are seated at a table behind him. Audience is seated in stacking chairs. Co-op banner printed with the words “partners in purpose across the prairies” prominently displayed on wall. Details on left-hand side of photo: poster (image and wording indiscernible); curtained window; streamers; an empty chair, and exit sign and door. Various Co-op items on display, including canned goods, tires, appliances, and agricultural products. Co-op advertisements are posted beneath the showcase.
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Dahl_0683, coopcentre:1610
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Emma Lake co-op panel
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of seven men and one woman, members of a co-operative, speaking at a panel in Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. A chalkboard seen on far right of photo is partially discernable. Seven “phases” are printed on board: 1) “Motivation + Initiation”; 2) “Dissemination”; 3) “Study”; 4) “Review”; 5) “Gap filling”; 6) “Review and organization”; 7) “Culmination of project.” All members seated behind small table. "Panel Emma Lake 1961" written on back of photo in blue ink.
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Dahlprints_0091, coopcentre:1394
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of thirty-three men posing in front of Weyburn’s co-op school. Large paned glass window in background. “REGISTR” printed on small sign on right-hand side. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahlprints_0023, coopcentre:570
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[Co-op clothing department]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of clothing department in Co-op store. Shoe boxes stacked against back wall. Shelves on right-hand side of photo are showcasing men’s hats and plaid shirts. Scissors and masking tape on counters in foreground. On left-hand side: small sign featuring a picture of physically disabled girl and the caption “You can help me,” with a donation can next to it. A small display of pens, priced at .35 cents, also seen on left-hand side. Small slogan on display sign: “No pen at any price writes better!” Additional details include tiled ceiling, fluorescent lighting, and tape dispenser and scissors on counter. Circa late 1950s or early 1960s.
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CSCPrint_0029, coopcentre:1728
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of group of people—students and/or faculty from Weyburn’s co-op school—playing baseball. Two men stand in foreground; a group of women stand behind them. Smoke rising in the distance. "Co-op School Weyburn" written on back of photo in blue ink.
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Dahlprints_0020, coopcentre:1389
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[Co-op grand opening, Moose Jaw]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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One woman and three men stand inside Moose Jaw’s new Co-op store. Man third from left is holding a flashbulb camera. Group is standing next to aisle 13, which features three red signs indicating paper products, detergents, and bleach. Behind group stands a large stack of Cheez Whiz advertised at fifty-nine cents. Stacked display of strawberry jam advertised at eighty-nine cents. Top of photo: partially discernible celebratory banners decorated with stars. Circa 1962.
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Dahl_0154, coopcentre:661
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[Western Co-operative Fertilizers Ltd. group photo]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of ten men from Western Co-operative Fertilizers Limited posing for photo. Two of the seated men in front row are holding pens—presumably to sign their signatures—over open binders.
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CSCPrint_0064, coopcentre:1727
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of four women walking on the grounds of Weyburn's co-op school. Fourth woman only partially visible. All three visible women are carrying books. The two women in foreground are wearing headscarves, dark pants, and carrying purses. Girl in background is wearing shorts. "Co-op School Weyburn" written on back of photo in blue ink. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahlprints_0012, coopcentre:560
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of a man and small child, seen in the distance, standing on stacked timber at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, formed in 1944.
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CSCPrint_0108, coopcentre:1737
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of log rotating on a lathe. Photo taken at Canoe, B.C. lumber mill. The mill was owned and operated by Saskatchewan Federate Co-operatives Limited. Arrow pasted onto right edge of photo indicates, “Clamps at each end hold and spin the log.” Caption on bottom of photo reads, “A log on the lathe in the process of being shaved into veneer—grain plainly evident. The movable arms hold a second log ready to be placed into the lathe.” Written in pencil on back of photo: “Turning ‘bolts’ into veneer.’
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CSCPrint_0122, coopcentre:1744
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Image of a group of female students congregating outside the entrance of Weyburn’s Co-op school. All women are wearing either skirt suits or dresses. Many women are wearing white high-heeled shoes; the two women in the foreground, however, are wearing black tennis shoes. Two women--one wearing a colour-block skirt, the other leaning against a paned glass window--are wearing headscarves.The majority of women are wearing either sunglasses or eyeglasses. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahl_0464, coopcentre:574
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[Broad Valley Farmers' Co-op Limited]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of large group of people, including small boy visible on far left of photo, standing outside Broad Valley Farmers’ Co-op Limited in Broad Valley, Manitoba. Photo taken in 1943. Store signs advertise Coca-Cola, Robin Hood Flour, Salada Tea (made by Canadian company founded in 1892), and an indiscernible product. Two cars in parking lot, one parked in front of a fuel pump. Trees, a wooden fence, two sheds visible in background. Large rocks and wildflowers in foreground of picture. A small typewritten note attached to back of photo reads: “Broad Valley, Manitoba, Farmers’ Co-op (1943). The decade from about 1938 to about 1950 saw the greatest expansion of consumer co-operatives in number of members and number of co-operatives. The people shown here outside their co-op were part of a popular movement that was growing in strength and momentum.”
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CSCPrint_0010, coopcentre:1633
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[Co-op Produce]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of two young men in white shirts and beige aprons posing in front of a Co-op produce stand. Man on left is wearing eyeglasses and black bowtie; man on right is wearing wristwatch and pale yellow tie. The two pose in front of advertisements for lemons and oranges (Sunkist).
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Dahl_0540, coopcentre:576
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of five men and seven women, students of Weyburn’s co-op school, posing for an outdoor photograph. Three large buildings stand behind them. A “Western Christian College” sign is posted on building on far left; a pile of timber is stacked against this building as well. All students are wearing badges printed with their names. Five of the seven women are holding purses. Telephone pole and wires are visible directly behind them. “Co-op school” written on back of photo in blue ink. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahlprints_0027, coopcentre:568
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[Board meeting for Assiniboia Co-op]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of one woman and six men seated at a table for a board meeting in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. The legs of another man are visible on far right. Papers and glass ashtrays are scattered across the table. A framed Coca-Cola ad hangs on the wall above them. The ad features a woman holding a dance card with the arms of two men extending bottles of Coca-Cola toward her; the company’s logo is on right side of the picture, with slogan “Be Really Refreshed!” framing top of ad. Partial view of a clock on far left.
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Dahl_0594, coopcentre:541
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[Co-op clock display]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of a clock display in Co-op store. Several clocks are mounted on a wood paneled wall. A sign for Westcox brand clocks is placed on top shelf. A cabinet ornamented with vase and flowers is also on display (large price tag visible but words indiscernible). Small price tags hang from both clocks and floral arrangement. Store window visible on far right-hand side, including partially discernible sign posted in window. A man, his figure slightly blurred, is seen walking past store.
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Dahl_0672, coopcentre:1612
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of glue mixing tanks at lumber mill owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited in Canoe, B.C. Three labels reading “resin,” “water,” and “glue” visible on left side of photo. Caption reads: “The glue mixing tanks. About 2 ½ lbs of glue is needed for each 4 x 8 3-ply.”
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CSCPrint_0119, coopcentre:1742
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Weyburn Co-op School
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of co-op school in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Paned windows are partially obscured by bushes lining front of building. Small entrance with wooden access ramp seen on right-hand side of building; brick chimney also visible on far right. Telephone pole in front of building. Dirt or gravel road leads to building. "Co-op School Weyburn" written on back of photo in blue ink. Co-operative schools were adult education centres that taught both business management skills and their integral co-operative principles. These institutes merged in 1959 to become the Western Co-operative College.
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Dahlprints_0011, coopcentre:559
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Title
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[Delisle Co-op station]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op service station in Delisle, Saskatchewan, circa mid-1960s. Two gas pumps stand outside of shop; two open garages to the left of store's entrance. Details in and around garages include red oil drums, tires, and a coiled hose. Red, white, and blue pennant streams looped in front of store. Delisle’s bubble-shaped water tower stands prominently on left side of photo. Large Co-op sign on right side of photo. Other photo details include a flier advertising tires posted in store window, a parked white car, and telephone wires in the distance.
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Dahl_0111, coopcentre:608
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Title
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[Construction of Saskatoon Co-op Store]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Saskatoon’s Co-op store under construction. Portions of building covered with plastic sheeting. Four individuals visible in front of store. Other details include two parked cars, parking meters, and fluorescent lighting inside store. “Saskatoon Co-op Store” written on back of photo in blue ink.
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Dahl_0077, coopcentre:1399
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[Frozen foods aisle, Co-op store]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of dairy and frozen foods aisle in a Co-op store. Recognizable brand names include Velveeta, Crisco, and Cheez Whiz. Top shelf is lined with tubs of lard, soda, and various snack products, including Melba toast and Hostess pretzels.
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Dahl_0040, coopcentre:603
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[Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan, taken from outside of refinery’s parking lot.
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Dahl_0112, coopcentre:611
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Title
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[Co-op Ade Premix livestock feed]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of a large stack of Co-op Ade Premix livestock feed. Print on label: "For Cattle and Swine." Feed is described as "a combination of synthetic Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin E." Label also includes ingredient list, feeding directions for beef/dairy cattle and swine, the IU per pound of each vitamin, registration number (5940), and listed net weight of fifty pounds per bag. Bottom of bag features white font on a red strip that reads, "Federated Co-Operatives Limited," with the cities of Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg listed beneath.
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Dahl_0050, coopcentre:538
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Title
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[Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of a lathe in action at Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Three small arrows point to the machine’s pressure arm, moveable arms, and core. Caption pasted on bottom of photo reads, “A bolt being placed into position on the lathe by the huge movable arms. Below is the core of a previous log which has just been released from the lathe. Once the outer layer of the log has been trimmed off, a large arm with two rollers drops down and rests against the centre of the log to help keep it in place against the lathe knife.”
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CSCPrint_0123, coopcentre:1748
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Title
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[Co-op produce]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of Co-op produce display. Produce includes carrots; peppers; Japanese oranges; red grapes; radishes; black grapes; lemons; Brussels sprouts; tomatoes, and lettuce. Print ads below for Sunkist and Emperors. Two signs propped on top of produce: "Crisp, tender celery," and its accompanying price; other sign only partially discernible--"Fresh, crisp head lettuce". Two large advertisements above. One features an image of Santa Claus placing oranges into a Christmas stocking; small elf also in stocking. Sign to the right features an orange and orange blossoms with the words "sparkling health" printed in large font. Smiling boy's head hovers over the orange.
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Dahlprints_0007, coopcentre:551
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Title
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[Credit Union meeting, Radville, Saskatchewan]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of men, women and children seated in both wooden chairs and stacking chairs at a Credit Union meeting in Radville, Saskatchewan. Stacking chairs, a piano, and a table with water pitcher and glasses on stage. The stage is flanked by two curtained exit doors. Pennant streamers are looped across front of room. Banner above stage reads, “We will meet any challenge the future might hold,” with “Radville Credit Union” printed below. Light fixtures hang from ceiling.
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Dahlprints_0103, coopcentre:583
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Title
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[Co-op Refinery plaque]
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Institution
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Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Image of plaque on display at Regina’s Co-op Refinery. Text reads: “World’s first Co-op refinery.” In smaller print: “The Great Depression of the early nineteen thirties caused farm prices to fall while farm fuel costs remained high. A small group of courageous farmers from ten petroleum co-ops in the Regina-Moose Jaw-Weyburn area raised $32,000 to build, on this site, the first co-operative oil refinery in the world. It went ‘on stream’ on May 27th, 1935. Its success was a dynamic factor in the rapid growth of the consumer co-operative movement on the prairies.” Printed beneath: “First board of directors elected November 13, 1934:” Names of the board of directors are not included in the photo.
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Call Number
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Dahl_0116, coopcentre:607
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