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Select an item to view an enlarged image and description or to play the video/audio clip. Explore the digitized newspapers, archival documents, historical and contemporary photographs, and oral history recordings that tell the remarkable story of Icelandic-language publishing in Manitoba from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.
A two page spread from a magazine featuring text in faded black ink on old aged paper. Each page features a narrow single column of text.
A quiet reading room with large floor-to-ceiling windows revealing a snowy outdoor scene with tall evergreen trees. Inside, modern black chairs with curved armrests face the window. Display cases with books or artifacts line the room, and soft natural light illuminates the space. A framed artwork hangs in the center of the window.
A colorful painting by Laura Goodman Salverson from 1948, depicting a woman kneeling in a vibrant garden with her arms raised toward a mystical, winged figure. The figure above her has dark wings, flowing white garments, and a circular emblem showing scales and a water jug. The scene is framed with deep tones and floral patterns.
A page from Jóhann Magnús Bjarnason’s handwritten journal, dated 1902. The entry is written in Icelandic cursive on lined paper.
A close-up of an old Icelandic newspaper titled Framfara, showing the bolded heading Til kaupenda og lesenda Framfara. The yellowed page features Icelandic text printed in a traditional serif typeface.
A black-and-white photo of a large parade float from July 1, 1927, featuring dozens of people dressed as early Icelandic settlers. The float is shaped like a large Viking meeting hall and drawn by horses. A banner on the side reads: First Session of Icelandic Althing and Founding of Republic, 930 A.D. – Oldest Existing National Parliament in the World. The image is labeled Canadian Confederation Diamond Jubilee, July 1, 1927.
A worn 1891 Icelandic book cover titled Kóngurinn í Gullá by John Ruskin, translated by Einar Hjörleifsson. Printed in Winnipeg by Prentsmiðja Lögbergs, the text is in black serif font on a faded tan paper cover. A handwritten signature appears at the top right corner.
Text graphic reading Interview with Gytha Hurst, 1989 in plain black font on a white background.
A plain text image features centered black text on a white background that reads: Interview with Julianna Hill, 1989.
Black and white photograph of a ceremonial procession in a formal chamber. A man in glasses leads the procession, holding an ornate, dragon-headed ceremonial staff. Behind him, another man in a suit follows. Rows of people in formal attire are seated and standing in the background, with large curtains and classical architectural features framing the scene.
A full body portrait photograph of an elderly woman in black and white. She is seated with hands resting on her lap. She is wearing glasses, a long white dress, white gloves, and a dark cape with a white fur trim. On her head she has an ornamented crown with a white veil falling over her shoulders.
Elderly woman with white hair and glasses seated indoors. She is wearing a patterned blouse with floral and paisley designs in dark and light tones. Behind her is a table with a tray of baked goods and a window letting in natural light.
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