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Title
The line-up Doukhobor land rush in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. 1907.
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
Language of material
English
Conditions of access
Graphic (photo)
90: Open
Nil
Nil
Graphic (photo)
Copy negative C-001311
Copy negative C-001311
90: Open
Graphic (photo)
90: Open
Box
61
61
90: Open
Other accession no.
1968-048 NPC
Terms of use
Credit: Canada. Dept. of the Interior / Library and Archives Canada / C-001311
Restrictions on use: Nil
Copyright: Expired
Additional information
This rush for homesteads occurred when the Doukhobors refused, based on their objection to taking an 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.
3367629
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