1

Books and papers were shared by pioneers.
1909 -1970
McCord area of south central Saskatchewan


Credits:
Audrey Wilson
All the people that shared books for a lending library.
McCord and District Museum

2

Paper flowers were made for festive occasions and tto brighten winter days.
1909-present
Southern Saskatchewan Prairies


Credits:
McCord School students1990 -2000
McCord and District Museum
Audrey Wilson photo

3

A box social lunch container.
1921
Milly District that later became McCord Area


Credits:
Audrey Wilson photo
Box made by Gilberte Clermont Morrissette
McCord and District Museum

4

Childs homemade folding book
1944-1945
Southern Saskatchewan Prairies


Credits:
Audrey Wilson photo
Made by Pat Hanlon for a birthday gift

5

Pillow stuffed with old newspapers.
1916 -1940
Summercove , Saskatchewan, Canada


Credits:
Audrey Wilson photo
McCord and District Museum
Made by the mother of Neil and Wilber DeBolt

6

Pioneer families use and reuse catalogues
1909-present
Southern Saskatchewan Prairies


Credits:
Audrey Wilson photo
Simpsons Catalogue
McCord and District Museum

7

Old newspapers were used to insulate homes- under shingles or on inside walls
1910 - 1945
South of Mankota and McCord,Sk.


Credits:
Anne Hayter photo
Grasslands National Park West Block

8

Tissue used to wrap fruit and old newspapers used as toilet paper.
1909-1950
Southern Saskatchewan Prairies


Credits:
Audrey Wilson photo
Wilson family farm

9

Pioneers used paper to make beads.
1930-1940
Southern Saskatchewan Prairies


Credits:
Jolene Munford
Audrey Wilson
Christina Whittmire ( videotaping)