Mennonite Archival Information Database

Mail man on the way to Fisher River.

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-63.0
Item
1948

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows the mail man, Mr. Harry Lea, on his way to Fisher River using a horse and sled to deliver mail.

Wood for government dock at Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-37.0
Item
1948-1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photograph shows a pile of logs used for building a Government dock and men with a horse working on ice levels.

Hauling limestone rock at Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-39.0
Item
1948-1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows Charlie Settee using his bombardier and sleigh to haul limestone rock for the dock.

Bill White's home on Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-62.0
Item
1948-1956

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows Bill White's home and the fishing nets that are hung out to dry.

Matheson Island post office

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-81.0
Item
1948-1953

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows the Matheson Island post office and the home of Joe and Molly Orvis.

Matheson Island public school

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-21.0
Item
1948-1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photograph shows all the children from Grade I - VIII including the teacher Don Sealey. Among the pupils are: Everett Monkman and Doreen Mowat. Other children were from Settees, Thommas, Kirkness, Orvis, Bennetts and others.

Dock construction at Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-38.0
Item
1948-1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photograph shows the construction of a crib dock. The men are sinking cribs by loading them with rocks, creating the support structure that will hold the dock to the lake bottom. Also seen are the Manitoba Fisheries and Keystone Fisheries ice houses.

Group of children with one adult

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-53.0
Item
[between 1948-1956]

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows a group of children with one adult. Probably a Sunday School class with their teacher.

Government fish inspector arriving at Matheson island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-88.0
Item
1948-1956

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows the boat bringing the government fish inspector to Matheson island.

Matheson Island school building

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-91.0
Item
1948-1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows the renovated school building where the Jake and Trudy Unrau family lived for 2 winters. Shown in the photo are: Trudie Unrau, Patsy Unrau and Hedy Unrau.

Airplane at Ed Kirkness' store on Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-74.0
Item
1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows an airplane picking up supplies or selling furs at the Ed Kirkness store. In the photo are Patsy and Hedy Unrau.

R.C.M.P. plane off shore at Matheson Island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-93.0
Item
1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photo shows the Royal Canadian Mounted Police making their rounds by airplane.

Airplane docking at Matheson island

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-18.0
Item
1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photograph shows the R.C.M.P. with the "Norseman" airplane coming into the public dock at Matheson Island.

Matheson Island Public School and Sunday School

CA MHC PP-8 - Photo Col. 643-2.0
Item
1949

Part of Jacob M. Unrau fonds

This photograph shows Matheson Island public school and Sunday School including teachers: Jake Unrau, Trudie Unrau, Merna Kirkness.
Children were: Kirkness, Whiteway, G. Settees, Bennett, Unraus, Thomas and others.

Dogs in front of Traverse home

CA MHC 721-57-063
Item
1949

Part of CMC Native Ministries Photograph Collection

Three dogs are sitting in front of an old home in Matheson Island. The house belongs to the mother of Nora Mowat.

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