Report for Dauphin Branch of MGS – October 25, 2023 Submitted by Virginia Fox, President, Dauphin Branch The Dauphin Branch of MGS is getting back into the swing of things this fall. Our executive had an enjoyable trip to Keld, Manitoba on October 10th to …
MGS Fundraising Auction – Update by Kathy Blair-Colbert Chair, Fundraising It has been a whirlwind of activity since we made the decision to hold a fundraising auction. In late summer we started to collect items, and bidding culminated on Oct 23, 2023. …
Cemetery Corner Shaun Hobson #5336 Cemetery Committee Chair Cemetery Committee The next committee meeting is scheduled for 15 November 2023 at 7:00 pm by GoogleMeet and we welcome new members. Please email cemetery@mbgenealogy.com if you would like to join the committee. Cemetery Transcribers …
At last! A new sign at the MGS Resource Library. Isn’t it beautiful? The old MGS sign regularly caused confusion for people coming to MGS for the first time—the old sign said MGS Family History and people got confused. They were looking for the words …
Lot 32 – Iconic England This lot consists of 3 vintage signed and framed lithographs of notable English landmarks: Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Saint Paul’s Cathedral. About the Author – Bernard William Smith October 3, 1916-September 2, 2011 Bernard William Smith was …
The Annual MGS Fundraising Campaign kicks off with Giving Tuesday on November 28th and runs through December 31, 2023. You’ve heard about #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, but what about #GivingTuesday? The Manitoba Genealogical Society is participating in this International Day of Giving. We can’t wait to …
Lot 31 – Inuit Soapstone Mask Carving This Mask with stand has the official Igloo Tag Trademark identifying this as authentic Inuit art. Artist unknown.
LOT 30 – Inuit Soapstone Carving – SEAL This signed art piece is sure to please the avid collector. Artist signature (in Inuit) on bottom of art piece.
Lot 28 – Cat Lover’s Puzzle new 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of kittens in a barn 1000 Piece Bits and Pieces Puzzle This 20” x 27” puzzle is called “Kitten Capers” by Steve Read. This brand new puzzle, still in its original packaging, is of …
Lot 27 – A Brood of Chickens This adorable set of three (3) pottery glazed chickens are sure to delight. They come in three sizes with the smallest one approximately 6x5x6-inches and the largest is approximately 9x7x8-inches. They are sure to be a beautiful addition …