Marlene Magnusson Hourd

Artist.

Daughter of Johann Magnus “Joe” Magnusson (1905-1985) and Gudrun Sigbjornson (1906-1939), she lived on a farm near Inwood.

Some of her works in Manitoba included:

Artwork

Location

Year

Status

Canada Goose Monument

Lundar, RM of Coldwell

1978

 

Giant Mosquito Monument

Komarno, RM of Rockwood

1985

 

Giant Snake Monument

Inwood, RM of Armstrong

1988

 

Sources:

Death registration [Gudrun Holmfridur Magnusson], Manitoba Vital Statistics.

The Interlake Beckoned: A History of Inwood and Surrounding Districts by Inwood History Book Committee, 1980, page 90.

Wagons to Wings: History of Lundar and Districts by Lundar and District Historical Society, 1980, page 559.

Obituary [Johann Magnus Magnusson], Winnipeg Free Press, 15 October 1985, page 55.

“Town raises garters in statue,” Winnipeg Free Press, 11 April 1988, page 3.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 22 May 2022

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