Homestead

Panorama postcard of Swift Current , Saskatchewan ca, 1912, probably as seen from roof of local hotel. The reverse has an affectionate note from Albert to Harriet. See Comments for details.

Located 5 miles s.w. of Portreeve. Birthplace of Hilda and Eunice Rae. Albert Rae Snr seen at the edge of nearest building. Jim Corbett of Portreeve stayed here near the end of this period and then bought the farm.

Portreeve, Saskatchewan, ca. 1913. If a farmer/rancher needed tools and equipment, this was the local hardware shop for the Portreeve area. First business to open in Portreeve.

Rae Homestead, Spring, 1917. Hilda Mary Rae in Harriet's lap and sister Harriet Smeaton Rae with bow in her hair

Hilda visiting her birthplace.

Dipping Vat ranch, ca. 1925

Dipping Vat ranch, ca. 1925. Albert and Harriet Rae standing on either end with Harriet Smeaton between. Below are (l. to r.) Eunice, Hilda, Bertha and Albert Jnr.

Harriet Smeaton Rae, Harriet Rae, Albert Rae. Eunice,Hilda, Albert and Bertha Rae.

Dipping Vat ranch, mid 1920s. Photo courtesy of Jim Braaten. The basis for the hand-tinted photo.