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Title
Doukhobor land rush in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Online (1)
Arrangement structure
Item (linked) part of
Date(s)
1907
Place
Yorkton, SK
Place of creation
No place, unknown, or undetermined
Extent
1 photograph
Positive - paper - silver
Positive - paper - silver
Conditions of access
Graphic (photo)
90: Open
Nil
Nil
Graphic (photo)
Copy negative C-001314
Copy negative C-001314
90: Open
Item no. (creator)
60
Graphic (photo)
90: Open
Box
05334
05334
90: Open
Other accession no.
1968-048 NPC
Terms of use
Credit: Canada. Dept. of the Interior / Library and Archives Canada / C-001314
Restrictions on use: Nil
Copyright: Expired
Additional information
This rush for homesteads occurred when the Doukhobors refused, based on their objection to taking on oath of allegiance, to register the homesteads they occupied.
In June of 1907, the Dominion Government confiscated the land and made it available to others.
Described by the RECON project.
In June of 1907, the Dominion Government confiscated the land and made it available to others.
Described by the RECON project.
Subject heading
Immigration & Colonization - Doukhobors.
Source
Government
Other system control no.
MIKAN no.
3367631
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