Bulk grain is transported to the top of the grain elevator through the use of an endless cup conveyor, also known as the leg. Once at the top of the structure the grain can then flow down via a network of ducts into the various bins and pieces of equipment. Source of History/Biography: https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/internal_reports/pdfs/Grain_Elevators_arch...
Custodial History
Slide was in the possession of John Everitt before its donation to the SJ McKee Archives in 2007.
Scope and Content
Item is an image of the Manitoba Pool Elevator at Arborg, MB. The elevator has an exposed leg.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the Government of Manitoba's "A history of grain elevators in Manitoba"
Repro Restriction
The SJ McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the John Everitt collection and as such is providing access to the John Everitt slide collection for educational and research purposes only. To publish, copy or otherwise use these images, written permission must be obtained from the SJ McKee Archives. Any issues arising from the use of an item is the responsibility of the persons desiring to use the item, as is the securing of any necessary permissions for use.
Kathleen M. Nichol (nee Smith) graduated from Brandon University in 1973. At present (May 2008) she is an Instructional Associate in Physics and Astronomy at BU.
