Archives

Dive into our past

Our collections include a wealth of original photographs and documents dating back to the 1860s. A few of these items have been displayed in the museum, but most have never been accessible to the public before. This archival collection was digitized and preserved in 2022/23 through a grant provided by the Province of Manitoba.

These albums offer important genealogical information for descendants and relations of the Inkster-Sinclair families.
They also provide insights into the family's many personal, political, and commercial connections with important people in the Red River Settlement and early Winnipeg.
Inkster-Sinclair Family Photo Album
1860s - 1912
This album was shared by several family members who lived on the Seven Oaks homestead in the late 1800s. It shows that they had a close-knit extended family.
Inkster-Todd Family Photo Album
1860s - 1916
This album was used by Mary Todd Inkster (wife of William Inkster) and was passed down through descendants in British Columbia before making its way back to Seven Oaks.
George Thomas Inkster Family Photo Album
1860s - 1910s
This collection of photos was donated by the descendants of George T Inkster, from North Dakota.
Wright Family Photo Album
c. 1890 - 1910
The Wright family farmed the land where Kildonan Golf Course is now located in the late 1800s. 
Miscellaneous Photos
c. 1860s - 1912
Other small collections, individual images, and photos that may have been removed from the albums above.