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Title: [Women's Co-operative Guild meeting, Assiniboia]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0006, coopcentre:553

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Call Number: Dahl_0115, coopcentre:614

Title: [Co-op presentation]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahl_0683, coopcentre:1610

Title: Co-operatives in Saskatchewan
Description: Small book outlining the history of Saskatchewan’s agricultural, consumer, and financial co-operatives, including the social and economic conditions that preceded—and advanced—their formation.
Call Number: coopcentre:1176

Title: [Co-op grand opening, Moose Jaw]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahl_0154, coopcentre:661

Title: [Board meeting for Assiniboia Co-op]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahl_0594, coopcentre:541

Title: [Co-op clock display]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahl_0672, coopcentre:1612

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan, taken from outside of refinery’s parking lot.
Call Number: Dahl_0112, coopcentre:611

Title: [Credit Union meeting, Radville, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0103, coopcentre:583

Title: [Co-op Refinery plaque]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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.
Call Number: Dahl_0116, coopcentre:607

Title: [Produce aisle and cigarette ad]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Lafleche, Saskatchewan's Co-op produce aisle featuring a variety of fruits and vegetables, including B.C. red and Golden Delicious apples (with advertisement featuring illustrated head of a smiling boy and the slogan “Tastes So Good!”). To the left: advertisement for Cameo cigarettes, featuring slogan “Refreshingly Different…” and illustration of smiling man. Circa early 1960s.
Call Number: Dahl_0603, coopcentre:664

Title: [Assiniboia Christmas concert, 1960]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man dressed as Santa Claus talking to small girl in blue dress and white cardigan at Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert, 1960. A man and a woman, both formally dressed, are seated next to her. Other audience members conversing in the background.
Call Number: Dahl_0689, coopcentre:1617

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Regina, Saskatchewan’s Co-op Refinery. This petroleum refinery was established by co-operative associations from the Regina-Moose Jaw-Weyburn area in 1935. Photo taken mid-1960s.
Call Number: Dahl_0109, coopcentre:609

Title: [Boxes containing Co-op antifreeze]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of stacked cardboard boxes holding Co-op antifreeze. Printed on box: logos for Co-op store and IPCO (Interprovincial Co-operatives Limited), with IPCO city headquarters (Vancouver; Saskatoon; Toronto; Montreal; Moncton) listed across bottom. Product described as 4X1 imperial gallon polyethylene bottles. Antifreeze produced in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo taken in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, early 1960s.
Call Number: Dahl_0153, coopcentre:663

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of a man in a wig, women’s heels, and a dress fashioned from a potato sack dancing on stage for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert, December, 1961. Details include stage curtain and Christmas decorations.
Call Number: Dahl_0687, coopcentre:1614

Title: [Credit Union, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man conversing with female bank teller in Assiniboia’s Credit Union. Partially obscured illustrated sign on left-hand side of photo. In background: clerk working at desk, sconce light, and clock with Credit Union logo.
Call Number: Dahl_0674, coopcentre:665

Title: [Pioneer Co-op Centre, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Moose Jaw’s Pioneer Co-op Centre, early 1960s. A man wearing a hat and tie carries a box outside of store. A variety of fliers are posted in the store’s windows. Vehicles line curbside. Houses, telephone wires, and streetlights visible in background.
Call Number: Dahl_0006, coopcentre:600

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Close-up image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Call Number: Dahl_0113, coopcentre:612

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of four men performing a skit for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert in December of 1961. Ladder seen on left-hand side; Christmas decorations in background.
Call Number: Dahl_0645, coopcentre:1607

Title: [Symposium, Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, SK]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man speaking at podium in Regina’s Hotel Saskatchewan for Co-op’s “Plan and Grow Together” symposium.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0063, coopcentre:1392

Title: [Construction of Willow Bunch Credit Union]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Willow Bunch’s Credit Union under construction. Details include wooden framing, wheel barrow, and stacked cinder blocks. Antenna and telephone lines in background.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0078, coopcentre:589

Title: [Co-op grand opening, Moose Jaw]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man standing at podium on makeshift stage, speaking into two microphones. Seated men and women with badges on their lapels listen from behind. Large Co-op sign on partial-brick wall of building. Tray with water jug and glasses placed on table in front of podium. Bouquets on left and right side of stage; "Co-op" printed on ribbons in bouquets. Far right: banner printed with the word "Community" (word only partially visible) attached to curtained stand. Red, white, and green streamers.
Call Number: Dahl_0134, coopcentre:546

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of a formally dressed audience watching Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert, December, 1961. Man in background smoking a cigarette. Woman in foreground, wearing black dress, also holding a cigarette. Projector visible on right-hand side of photo. Indiscernible sign or picture on wall. Small Christmas decorations hang below curtained windows. "Crowd" written in pencil on slide.
Call Number: Dahl_0652, coopcentre:1613

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two men performing a skit for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert. Man seated at table is dressed in women’s clothing (complete with fur stole and hat) and shoes. A shopping cart with a large “Kraft Foods” box sits on stage. Other details include a ladder (far left), Christmas decorations, a glass bottle (visible on table), and microphone.
Call Number: Dahl_0648, coopcentre:1616

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two women and four men performing a skit for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert. Both women are bent over with their backs to the crowd. Man on far left is holding a rolled-up newspaper in his hand. Details include cardboard boxes, stacking chairs, Christmas decorations, and microphone.
Call Number: Dahl_0657, coopcentre:1608

Title: Food Fun Fair, Assiniboia
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of five girls and two boys posing in front of table of baked goods. The variety of baking on the table includes muffins, squares, cakes, cookies, and biscuits. Four of the girls are holding money in their hands, presumably earned at the local fair. A handmade tinfoil sign at far right advertises Co-op Enriched Flower. A floral curtain and a small portrait of Queen Elizabeth II are visible in the background. “Food Fun Fair Assinboia” written in blue ink on back of photo.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0073, coopcentre:571

Title: [Co-op grand opening, Moose Jaw]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of men, women, and children gathered in parking lot of new Co-op in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Two street lamps. Streamers and other decorations. Store has signs in windows for clothing, furniture, and hardware departments. Far right of photo: booth with "Refreshments" sign attached; "hot dogs" and the numbers 1 and 2 discernible on booth sign. Two "GRAND OPENING" signs, complete with Co-op logo, visible in store window. Canadian flag on roof and telephone wires in the background. Three elderly people--one man, two women--in foreground of picture.
Call Number: Dahl_0137, coopcentre:547

Title: Fact Focus on the Co-operative Movement: 1959-60
Description: Small booklet offering “facts, figures and names” about co-operatives under the following sectors: administration; commercial; educational; financial; insurance; agricultural, and statistical. Information pertains to the years 1959-60.
Call Number: coopcentre:970

Title: Co-op Meeting, Elks Hall, Assiniboia
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of a co-operative meeting held in Assiniboia’s Elk’s Hall, 1962. Men and women sitting around tables in stacking chairs listen to a man in a dark suit speak. Background details include a clock, blackboard, and piano. BPOE (‘Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks’) printed on both clock and above speaking man (directly below ceiling). On right side: indiscernible sign or picture; Co-op sign printed with “Where Neighbours Own Together”; exit sign and door; portrait or plaque. Exposed light bulbs on ceiling. Women in foreground (back turned to camera) is wearing a black ribbon-lined hat and thick fur coat.
Call Number: Dahl_0457, coopcentre:575

Title: [Co-op Christmas concert, Assiniboia, 1963]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of four men demonstrating a mock magic trick for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert, December, 1963. One man is standing in large cardboard box while another man pretends to push a blade through it. Microphone on left-hand side of photo; Christmas decorations on wall.
Call Number: Dahl_0660, coopcentre:1611

Title: [Co-op Christmas concert, Assiniboia, 1963]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two young girls performing a song for Assiniboia’s Co-op Christmas concert, December, 1963. One girl reads or sings from a leaflet in her hand while another plays guitar. A large microphone stands in front of them. Other details: stage curtain, Christmas decorations on wall. Girls' names labeled on slide as Bev and Marg (last name indiscernible)
Call Number: Dahl_0669, coopcentre:1615

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan. Large parking lot filled with automobiles surrounds refinery; small “exit only” sign visible on right-hand side of photo. In foreground stands a stone monument with the ICL (International Co-operative Alliance) Rainbow flag mounted on top. Plaque on monument 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.”
Call Number: Dahl_0100, coopcentre:604

Title: Old Timers banquet at Lafleche
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of primarily elderly men and women having coffee at table; photo titled “Old Timers banquet at Lefleche.” On table: water glasses; cups and saucers; sugar dispensers; creamer; floral centerpieces. A woman in an apron pours beverages in the background. Three women can be seen working in a small kitchen on left-hand side of photo. The kitchen counters are stacked with dishes; drinking glasses discernible inside open cupboards; a coffee urn visible on far left of photo. Man sitting three seats in on table’s left side is holding a pipe in his hand. Woman in foreground on right side of table is holding a cigarette. Exposed light bulbs and red and white streamers hang from the ceiling.
Call Number: Dahl_0015, coopcentre:578

Title: [Assiniboia Credit Union Meeting]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of four men in matching suits performing a song at Assiniboia’s annual Credit Union meeting. (Partially discernable) print on sign: “Where do we go from here? Let’s plan today for a better tomorrow.” Small sign beneath lists qualities of a CU director (printing faded and obscured). Piano visible on right-hand edge of photo. Other details include microphone stand and fluorescent lighting. “Assiniboia C.U. Annual Mtg.” written on back of photo in blue ink.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0080, coopcentre:582

Title: Food Fun Fair, Assiniboia
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of young woman with two little girls. Both girls are holding money, presumably earned at Assiniboia’s ‘Food Fun Fair.’ Floral curtain in background.
Call Number: Dahlprints_0074, coopcentre:1393

Title: [Rockglen Co-op]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Co-op in Rockglen, Saskatchewan. Photo taken in 1962. A truck trailer is partially parked in the company's warehouse. "Co-op Feeds" is painted on the sides of the truck in red lettering. "Load of" is visible near top of the truck, but rest of the wording obscured. "Federated Co-op" printed on the truck's red door. Three windows and a wooden side door are visible. "Clothes Dryer" is discernible on sign in window. "Rockglen Co-op" painted across top of the building with a Co-op sign hanging in the centre. Light snow on ground. Telephone wires in background.
Call Number: Dahl_0201, coopcentre:544

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Close-up image of Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Call Number: Dahl_0118, coopcentre:613

Title: [Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Canadian National freight cars stationed at Co-op Refinery, Regina, Saskatchewan. Details of photo include a parked truck and a man, standing in foreground, gesturing or pointing.
Call Number: Dahl_0110, coopcentre:610

Title: [Assiniboia Co-op Christmas concert]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of four men, all bent over with hands on their knees, performing a skit for Assiniboia’s Christmas concert in December of 1961. A fifth man holding papers in his hand is seen on right-hand side of photo. Details include microphone and Christmas decorations.
Call Number: Dahl_0653, coopcentre:1606

Title: [Grand opening of Co-op service station, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of the grand opening of a Co-op service station in Moose Jaw--1960s, exact year unknown. Two gas pumps, one regular, one premium, visible in foreground. People can be seen conversing inside station's garage. Tires visible on shelves inside garage. Banner of red and green streamers decorate the building. Signs of Co-op logo visible on both the brick wall of the building and its garage windows. An automobile, covered in snow, is seen on left side of photo. Snow also visible on ground. Illuminated sign above streamers: "Patronize Your Own Business!"
Call Number: Dahl_0095, coopcentre:539

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