Item AG2.002 - Peter Ritchie sod house

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Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Peter Ritchie sod house

General material designation

  • Graphic material

Level of description

Item

Reference code

AG2.002

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1909 (Creation)
    Place
    Zealandia (Sask.)

Physical description area

Physical description

1 photograph; b&w; 14.5 x 8.5 cm

Archival description area

Scope and content

The Ritchie family sod house with, L-R, Mrs. Peter Ritchie, Sr., Miss Jean Ritchie, Peter Ritchie, Sr. in front of the house. A window box contains flowers. There is a frame barn behind the house.

Notes area

Physical condition

Fuzzy; reprint

Immediate source of acquisition

Ritchie family

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

By permission of archives

Finding aids

Binder contains item level lists.

General note

Sod homes were typical early pioneer housing. The Ritchie farm was located 7 miles NW of Zealandia.

Location note

GPC - Cabinet 1, Drawer 1, File AG2

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