Two images of events following the Regina Riot of 1935 copied from The Regina Daily Star, July 3 and 6, 1935. Images are of rioters penned in at Exhibition Stadium and of a procession of people on the street for the funeral of slain police officer Charles Millar.

Interviews conducted by Linda Quigley, Susan MacLean and Allan Quigley for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Solomon M. Bonneau of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, a lawyer and newspaper editor born in 1888, describes his life in Winnipeg, Manitoba and working for newspapers there, his move to Gravelbourg in 1918, his legal practice and work as the editor of the Gravelbourg Star with comments about the buildings, institutions and sports activities of Gravelbourg.

George Matchette of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, a farmer and butcher born around 1905, describes life in Earl Grey from 1905.

S. Irene McKinney and Edward F. McKinney of Regina, Saskatchewan discuss their lives in Regina, mentioning the Regina Riot in 1935 and the Regina Cyclone in 1912. Mrs. McKinney speaks of her early life near Cut Knife.

Mary McNiece of Lumsden, Saskatchewan describes farming in the Lumsden district from 1909.

Doug Minor of Regina, Saskatchewan, a policeman born in 1915, describes life on his parents' homestead near Earl Grey, hus duties as a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruit, and barracks life and many anecdotes about outlaws, rustlers, rum rummers and other people he dealt with through his work in various districts in Saskatchewan.

(1): Unidentified men standing with threshing equipment on the Hadden farm near Melfort, Saskatchewan. "Hadden Tractors" is written in reverse on the image.

(2): Picture postcard with view of Pleasant Valley, south-west of Melfort, Saskatchewan in 1916. The postcard includes a message written by Edwin Hadden to his wife.

(3): Edwin P. Hadden and Larry Porter in uniform, ca. 1916.

(4): Postcard of an Indian travois photographed and copyrighted by Byron Harmon, Banff, Alberta.

(5): Studio portrait of Edwin P. Hadden in Melfort Chief of Police uniform, 1921.

(6): Edwin P. Hadden and his sister, Christina Hadden, standing in a horse-drawn wagon on the Hadden farm near Melfort, 1915.

(7): O.S. Gunderson demonstrating new tractor and plow for breaking land near Melfort, [1922 or 1928].

(8): Three men standing with tractor and plow, breaking prairie sod on homestead. [1922 or 1928].

(9): Jean Shaw Rathan Aber seated outside with a dog, while visiting Melfort. 1924.

(10): Gunderson demonstrating tractor near Melfort [1922 or 1928].

(11): Christina Hadden and Lillian Jackson seated on the step in front of a house in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

(12): Ina Campbell seated on the railing of a house in Melfort holding a musical instrument. 1920.

(13): Christina (Hadden) McRae and Lillian Jackson seated on the steps of a building, possibly in California.

(14): Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Christina (Hadden) McRae standing in front of a building. ca. 1922.

(15)-(17): Group of men, including Edwin P. Hadden, standing in front of a CNR train in Saskatoon. The photo is captioned C.N.R. Investigation Dept. 1935 Regina Riots. Some of the individuals are identified.

(18): Group photograph of members of Transcona Pipe Band, including James McIntosh, Donald Sutherland and Alex Maclennan. [1930s?].

(19): Group photograph of members of St. Andrews Church Boys Pipe Band, Saskatoon, including Duncan Campbell and John Hadden [1936 or 1937].

According to information provided by the donor, Edwin P. Hadden farmed in the Melfort, Saskatchewan district before enlisting in World War One and serving in France. After the War, he served as Chief of Police in Melfort and in the late 1920s, he joined the police force of the Canadian National Railways (CNR) in Melville. In the late 1930s, he served with the police force in Saskatoon before moving to Calgary, Alberta and enlisting in World War Two.

Transcript of a tape recorded interview of Harry Nicholson (1888-1982) of Estevan, made on June 21, 1973 by S.D. Hanson. Nicholson was interviewed about his recollections as a coal mine employee of events that occurred before, during and following the Estevan Riot in 1931.

Interviews conducted by Gillian Hanley, Linda Quigley and Bevin Bigalky for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Joseph H. Blondeau of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer and postmaster born in 1900, discusses his homesteading experiences with comments about hunting and gathering food to supplement farming, his work as a postmaster, holiday celebrations and the impact of the Depression.

Alex Mark Cochrane of Regina, Saskatchewan, a hospital employee born in 1901, talks about coming to Canada in 1929, working in the Regina General Hospital as a bill collector, his involvement in politics, union organization and community activities.

Mary Longley of Regina, Saskatchewan, born in 1890, talks about her homesteading experiences in the Lumsden district, school, neighbours, stores, social activities, the Regina Cyclone in 1912, her involvement in World War I, and the impact of the Depression.

August Paul Salemka of Regina, Saskatchewan, a clergyman born in 1890, talks about his youth in Germany, immigration to Canada, the Depression, Regina Riot in 1935, the establishment of the church and how it has changed over the years, his involvement in the church community and ministry in Biggar, Weyburn and Regina.

Catherine Schaefer of Regina, Saskatchewan, born in 1893, discusses her homesteading experiences with comments about building a sod house, picnics, cyclones and the impact of the Depression.

William Frederick Staples of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1880, talks about early farming practices and life, schooling, hunting, running a dairy farm, the Depression and his involvement with horses.

Clara Thorson of Regina, Saskatchewan discusses life in Gravelbourg from 1914, the relationship between the French and English communities, the 1918 flu epidemic, social life, and the impact of the Depression.

Records concerning the Regina Riot Inquiry Commission; correspondence; "Factums of the Government of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police" by E.C. Leslie and by B.D. Hogarth; clippings; Help Canada's Youth in Their Fight for Justice, a pamphlet issued by Strikers' Citizens' Defence Committee.

Sound recordings of oral history interviews with miners, policemen and other witnesses of the events in Estevan conducted by Larry Johnston and Ron Adams for The Estevan Strike and Riot, 1931 Oral History Project, initiated by the Saskatchewan Department of Culture and Youth as part of the Towards a New Past Program. Summaries, agreements and other documentation are included in the Audio Transcript files.

Interviewees are as follows:

Howard A. Babcock, Regina (Tape R-326) describes the Estevan riot in 1931 and working and living conditions of miners prior to it. 35 minutes.

Stella and Tony Baniulis, Estevan (Tape R-433; Tape R-434; Tape R-435) speak of living and mining conditions in the 1920s and 1930s and the Estevan coal mine strike and riot in 1931. 170 minutes.

John Berekali, Bienfait (Tape R-324)a miner, speaks of mining conditions in Saskatchewan during the 1930s and 1940s. 45 minutes.

Harvey Blair, Saskatoon (Tape R-318) was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer stationed in Estevan prior to the riot in 1931. He speaks of the strike and what he heard about the riot. He describes the Regina Riot in 1935 as a RCMP participant and makes comparisons between the two. 45 minutes.

Peter Gemby, Bienfait (Tape R-325) speaks of working conditions, union organization and the Estevan strike and riot in 1931. Transcript included. 45 minutes.

Bernie Hitchcock, Estevan (Tape R-321) gives an eyewitness account of the events in 1931 as one who was wounded during the riot. 25 minutes.

Alex Konapaki, Estevan (Tape R-322; Tape R-323), a miner born in 1900, speaks of the events surrounding the Estevan coal mine strike and riot in 1931. 100 minutes.

W.D. MacKay, Regina (Tape R-357) speaks of the Estevan Riot in 1931 from the perspective of a city policeman. 45 minutes.

Archibald MacQuarrie, Bienfait (Tape R-319) a miner born in 1891, speaks of the Estevan coal mine strike and riot, early mining conditions and union organization in the Estevan area. 45 minutes.

Jean Moroz, Hitchcock (Tape R-327) describes social and economic conditions at Taylorton during the 1920s and 1930s and life on a farm during the Depression. 60 minutes.

Harry Nicholson, Estevan (Tape R-320) was a city councillor in 1931 and recalls the Estevan strike and riot. 40 minutes.

Leaflet entitled The Truth About the Relief Camp Strikers, issued by the Regina Citizens' Legal Defence Committee.

Transcript of a tape recorded interview of Frank J. Smart (1907-1989) of Estevan, which was made on June 20, 1973 by S.D. Hanson. Smart was interviewed about blacklisting, company stores and the attitude of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) in regard to the Estevan Riot. He also was interviewed about the Lignite Utilization Board and the attempts made to find a successful method of briquetting coal.

Transcript of a tape recorded interview of Prokop Gemby (1899-1985) of Estevan, which was made by S.D. Hanson in 1974. Gemby was interviewed about his recollections as a coal mine employee of events that occurred before, during and following the Estevan Riot in 1931.