1955 Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Newspaper Supplement – Prairie History & Tommy Douglas

An original 1955 Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee newspaper supplement celebrating the province’s first 50 years, from 1905 to 1955.

Published for Golden Jubilee editions issued by members of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, this illustrated keepsake explores Saskatchewan’s early communities, political leaders, and prairie life. The cover pairs golden wheat with an illustration of the Legislative Building—a distinctive piece of Saskatchewan memorabilia.

Inside are historical photographs and articles covering provincial beginnings, early hotels, women’s voting rights, music, sports, and transportation. A meaningful addition for someone with Saskatchewan roots or an interest in Canadian history.

Details

• Dated 1955, commemorating Saskatchewan’s 1905–1955 Golden Jubilee
• Newspaper-format historical supplement
• Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association identified on the cover
• Portraits of provincial leaders, including T. C. “Tommy” Douglas and Walter Scott
• Articles on Saskatchewan place names, legislative buildings, and early rural government
• Features on pioneer music, games, sports, and the Trans-Canada Highway
• Black-and-white photographs and illustrations
• Gold-coloured wheat artwork on the front cover
• Page 8 is pictured; full page count and completeness have not been verified
• Sold unframed

Condition
Fair vintage condition with substantial age-related wear. Paper shows yellowing, spotting, creasing, edge tears, and small areas of paper loss. The main horizontal fold has several splits and holes, including damage through the Tommy Douglas portrait. Much of the photographed text and imagery remains readable. Requires careful handling; please examine photos closely.

Pickup and Shipping Information
Local pickup in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK. Cash at pickup. A $1 shipping deposit is charged at checkout and applied toward your final shipping cost, calculated after your item is carefully packed.

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