North West Story

 
Database ID27052
InstitutionSaskatchewan Archives Board
Fonds/CollectionWetton, Cecilia (1893-1974)
SeriesIII
File/Item ReferenceIII-10.
Date of creation1954
Physical description/extent1 folder; 1.2 cm of textual records
Number of images1
Historical noteWetton was active in various organizations in North Battleford such as the Imperial Daughters of the Empire, and in 1937 joined the North Battleford News as a reporter. She wrote for that newspaper and served as the Battlefords reporter for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix until her retirement in 1965. She was well known for her interest in the history of Saskatchewan and wrote extensively on the subject for both newspapers and, in addition, produced a number of books including The Promised Land and Historic Battleford. She died in North Battleford in 1974.
Scope and contentA series of articles by Wetton on the growth and development of the North West. Seventeen of the twenty four articles are present here.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
ContributerWetton, Cecelia (author)
Copyright holderUnknown
Copyright expiry dateUnknown
Other terms governing use and reproductionResponsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher.
TypePublished
Primary MediaTextual documents
Specific document typesArticles
Provenance Access PointWetton, Cecilia (1893-1974)
PlaceBattleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Canada -- National
Cultural regionPlains
NamesBig Child, ca. 1813-1896
Daniels, John
Laird, David
mistawāsis
Mosquito (Chief)
Weekaskookwasayin
SubjectTreaty
People
Government -- Ministers (federal)
Chiefs
Cree - Plains
Saulteaux
Date Range(s)1950-1959
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