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First Lady Agnes Burgess Dress On Display In Russell
The 1939 wedding dress of Agnes Thom Burgess, wife of long-time Russell mayor Jim Burgess, is shown at the Russell Library. The circa 1947 sundress by Ag is part of a display featuring Beth Naylor’s vintage clothing, with more items planned from nearby communities.
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Ag Burgess
Agnes Thom
Jim Burgess
Jim
Russell
Agnes
Minniska
Castleavery
Russell and District
Russell Library
Gertrude Reichmuth
Travel Manitoba
Asessippi Parkland Tourism Group
Beth Naylor
Binscarth
Inglis
Angusville
Mae Frame
Bob Glasman
Lagh Law
Smellie Building
Smellie Bros. Mercantile
Eleanor Titian