PWHS is looking for items from 1940s to 1970s

By Joan Janzen

The Prairie West Historical Centre in Eston is a perfect tourist attraction for anyone who enjoys looking at artifacts from the pioneer era. The Prairie West Historical Society constantly looks for new ideas, and acting curator Shari Collinge described their latest venture.

Shari Collinge from the PWHS has collected a few items from the 1940s to 1970s time period, but she’s looking for more for a future display at Eston’s museum. Submitted

They are currently looking for display items from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s to showcase in a display beginning in 2025. “If we did a display from the 1940s to 1970s, it might tweak some memories and bring some different people into the museum,” Shari said.

She has already accumulated some items, including wall ornaments, yearbooks, catalogues, music festival programs and a book from the 1972 hockey series. Some of these items were acquired from the second-hand shop in Eston.

Shari said they’re looking for a variety of items. “Everything from a Fisher Price record player to big stand ashtrays. I’d really like to get my hands on an old Commodore 64 computer. I don’t know if there are too many still out there,” she said. “I will take things on loan, or depending on the size, I would take it as a donation as well.”

Anyone who comes across suitable items while cleaning their house or storage room can contact Shari at 306-430-8730.