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A program for "Burns Night" at the Lyric Theatre on Monday, January 25th, 1909. Headlining is Lena Duthie, "Queen of Scottish Song" and other listed performers include the Calgary Pipe and Drum Band, Lady Nairne, Sir Walter Scott, Pipe Major McKay, and Samuel Lover. Includes advertisements for local businesses and a real estate listing.

An advertisement book and program for the Optimists Club's Boys' Town annual meeting at Western Canada High School in Calgary, Alberta, dated May 26-27, 1954. It consists primarily of advertisements for local businesses, with the event program on a single-sided orange page in the center. Also includes a foreword, "The Optimist Creed," a photograph of the Royal Family, messages from Mayor D. H. Mackay and Chief Constable L. S. Partridge, a list the board of governors of the Calgary Optimist Club, captioned photographs of school sports teams, and information on some of the scheduled performers.

Vol. I, No. 8 of the Alberta Sun. The headlining article is "Who's Who in the City of Calgary" and features a portrait of Geo. Ingraham, "one of Calgary's best known and most progressive young business men." Other articles include "Government Tells About Future of the Telephone," "Mussolini Showing Italy's Naval Force to Colonials in Tripoli," and "Crews of Ships Smuggle Drugs into Dominion." Numerous advertisements include three full page spreads from Calgary Bond and Security Company, Highland Oil Company, and The Calgary Dry Goods.

A menu for the CPC restaurant featuring cocktails, meat focused dinner items, and desserts. Recommended are items "from our Infra-Grill," and a logo for TURMIX brand is printed on the back cover. Front cover is an illustration of a chef holding a platter that bears the title "from the grill" in orange, white, and black with a green background.

A copy of the script, synopsis, and cast of a production of "Two Score - and More," a cabaret theatre piece written in 1975. The cast list does not include the original performers or the touring cast and there is no date. Synopsis says "Banff Center" in the top left corner, and a note on the front of the folder reads "by Olive Shaysby, Calgary."

A Canadian Pacific Railway Company Social and Athletic Club caution card no.2. The card is a pass for the final dance and whist drive of the organization at the Palliser Hotel on May 1, 1920, in Calgary, Alberta. Inside the card is the order of scheduled dances and on the back of the card is a list of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Social and Athletic Club officers.

A pamphlet titled “Sulphur Deficiency in Western Canada” from Cominco Ltd in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet is marked as Number 27 and was published on September 12, 1975. On the cover of the pamphlet, there is a map of Canada that depicts the “areas where sulphur deficiency is known or suspected.” The pamphlet provides information about the importance of sulphur in crop production and covers topics such as the properties of sulphur-deficient soils, crop requirements for sulphur, sulphur and forage quality, and additions of sulphur for soil acidification.

Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1998-1999 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-1999. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1999-2000 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2000. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

The Secretary’s Helper handbook for bowling games. The handbook was issued exclusively under copyright for The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. of Canada, Limited, a company that manufactured various goods. The company had offices in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Calgary. The handbook lists various total averages depending on the number of games played up to 90 games. The final pages of the handbook include blank team schedules for varying numbers of teams. The price of the handbook is listed as 75 cents.

Two booklets containing the program and health topics for the Calgary's Child Welfare Week, April 1st to 6th and April 18th to 23rd 192, held in Canadian Legion Memorial Hall.

Vol. 11, No. 1 of "Historical Bulletin," a supplement to the "Historical Nights" publication from the Calgary Associate Clinic, dated May, 1946. Article titles are "Dr. Hermann Biggs," "Medical Anomalies," "Medical Pioneering in Alberta," "Unforgettable Incidents in Private Practice," and "A Medical Miscellany." A label and note on the front covers calls attention to a "Salutation to Dr. G.D. Stanley on the occasion of his seventieth birthday" on page ten.

A conference paper on the Church of England and higher education in the Canadian prairie provinces, written by Dr. Lewis Gwynne Thomas and presented at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Canadian Church Historical Society on 6 September 1955 and published in Vol. III, No. 1 of The Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society, January 1956.

The paper contains information on various Church of England higher educational institutes and endeavours in the Canadian prairies prior to 1914, specifically "John West's Red River School", "St. John's College, Winnipeg", "Emmanuel College, Prince Albert", "St. John's College, Qu'Appelle Station", "St. Hilda's and Bishop Pinkham Colleges, Calgary", and "St. Aidan's College and Hostel, Edmonton".

A Christmas card from Cam Burke, the manager of the Alexandra Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. The Christmas card is titled “Presenting ‘Good Night Irene’ in 3 Acts Featuring Cam Burke.” When the card is unfolded to a half fold, the panel on the left side features Act I and depicts a grey composite image of the face of Cameron Burke over a cartoon image of someone driving a car in the country. Some of the lyrics of the song “Goodnight Irene” are written at the top of the panel. The Act II panel on the right side depicts a grey composite image of the face of Cameron Burke over a cartoon image of a person dressed in a suit driving a car in the city. The next line of lyrics from “Goodnight Irene” are written at the top of the panel. Once the card is fully unfolded there is a cartoon image of Cam Burke standing in front of the Alexandra Hotel and the text reads “Merry Christmas… Happy New Year” along with the final lyric from “Goodnight Irene.”

A brochure from 1932 celebrating 50 years of the Campbell Bros. & Wilson, Limited Company, a wholesale grocery and provision business. The brochure states that the company was founded in 1882 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and expanded to cities such as Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Grande Prairie. The brochure consists of various profiles of employees of the company and information about the different establishments in different cities.
Also includes an envelope for the brochure with a blue shield-shaped logo that says "Royal Shield Brand of Goods 50 Years."

Two reports detailing the work done and expenses accrued of maintaining the gardens and grounds of various railway stations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and the supplying nursery. Contains 32 b&w photographs of the station gardens and nursery plants, all captioned. Photograph locations include Moosejaw, Portage la Prairie, Virden, Oak Lake, and Saskatoon. Issued by the Forestry Branch of the Natural Resources Department of "C. P. Ry. Co."

Informative promotional booklet produced by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company containing information intended for prospective settlers regarding the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Contents:
Answers to Some Settlers' Questions; Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; The World's Greatest Field of Opportunity; For Those Who Are Not Farmers; Twenty Years to Pay $2000 Loan for Improvements; Advance of Live Stock on Loan Basis; Assistance of Experts; Western Canada's Climate; Handling the Grain Trade; Flour Milling; Grain Prices; Alberta; Alberta's Progress; Climate; Forage and Root Crops; Live Stock in Alberta; Saskatchewan; Grain Growing in Saskatchewan; Climate; Forage and Root Crops; Fruit Culture; Live Stock; Manitoba; Grain Growing in Manitoba; Fodders and Roots; Climate of Manitoba; Live Stock in Manitoba; Dairying in Manitoba; Poultry-Raising; Raising Small Fruits; Irrigation in Western Canada; "Ready-Made" Farms; What Is a Ready-Made Farm?; Loans to Home-Makers; General Terms of Sale; Townsites; Terms of Payment for Town Lots; Naturalization; Title; General Information [Public Worship; School System; Agricultural Education; Railway Facilities; Public Roads; Taxation; Voting Regulations; Rural Telephones; Domestic Water Supply; Fuel; System of Land Survey; Implements and Buildings; Investment in Live Stock; Capital Required; Cost of Living]; A Final Word; Cities and Towns [Alberta; Manitoba; Saskatchewan]; Experiences of Some Settlers' in Western Canada; and Information for Settlers [Timely Pointers on Customs, Quarantine and Transportation Regulations Affecting Settlers and Settlers' Effects Entering Canada].

Images:
Some Farm Operations [7 photographs]; Fodder Crops and Dairy Cows [9 photographs]; Western Canada Harvest Scenes [7 photographs]; The Stockman's Paradise [9 photographs]; Glimpses of Some Settlers' Gardens [10 photographs]; Scenes in the Irrigation Districts [10 photographs]; Some Settlers' Homes [11 photographs]; Typical Canadian Churches and Schools [11 photographs]; Good Sport and Good Health [7 photographs]; and "Map showing location of Western Provinces of Canada with chief railway connections".

A letter written on a typewriter from Walter G. Wright in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Harold Hawes in Calgary, Alberta on October 23rd, 1940. Walter inquires about Harold’s health, gives updates about the current wartime climate in Argentina, and provides some updates about their personal life as well. The envelope has a label on the side indicating the letter had been "Checked by Censor."

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from August 1963. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 10. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 21 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 9 and is issued to the Legal & General Assurance Society Limited in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from November 1954, which was partially revised in October 1963. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 4. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, a revision page which consists of a list of block number changes in this volume, and 45 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters Survey Bureau, Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 114 and is issued to the Royal Agencies Limited in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan consists of primarily residential neighbourhoods.

The General Index to the Insurance Plan of the City of Edmonton for 1959 to 1966. The index was likely created by the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau, Limited. At the beginning of the booklet is a foldout map of the Edmonton area divided into 12 sections. The index contains three sections which are titled “ Streets,” "Specials," and "Blocks" and various addresses are listed in each.

An Alberta guide to the proper handling and storage of beer. "This booklet is specially prepared to aid the dispenser or consumer in maintaining the high standard of quality which the brewery produces, until ultimate consumption."

Contents:
Foreword; Bottled Beer; Draught Beer; Flat Beer; Wild Beer; Cloudy Beer; Glass Conditioning; Complaints - Empty Containers; Conclusion.

A collection of photographs of a family living in Calgary, Alberta from 1911-1916. Mostly portraits and group shots, adults and children, inside and in front of houses, and rural locations. Notes on inside of both covers read "David A. Riddell, 1912." Several shots of Ukranian settlers in traditional dress are incorrectly captioned as "Russian."

B&W photographs of the Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and George V1 to Calgary, Alberta in May 1939. The photographs were taken by W. J. Oliver. One photograph documents the Royal couple riding in the back of a car, and another shows them meeting a group of Indigenous peoples. There is also a photograph of the Royal couple exiting Calgary City Hall on a red carpet that was borrowed from St. Augustine’s Church. The photographs come with a brown envelope addressed to Mrs. E. B. Mckay in Calgary, Alberta from W.J. Oliver. The envelope advertises that Oliver takes commercial, press, and portrait photographs.

A large group portrait of men and women in WWII-era military uniform in front of a building, captioned "Calgary Detachment. 13th District Coy. R.C.A.S.C. Nov. 1944."

A photograph of "Major 8" oil platform. A sign on the platform base reads "Atlas Drilling Company, Rig - No. 3." Two men and various equipment on the ground below, and a 1940s era Dodge [?] pickup truck. Photograph is numbered 0-235.

An image of Princess Elizabeth, before she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II, during her visit to Calgary, Alberta on October 18, 1951. Standing beside her is Alberta Lieutenant Governor John James Bowlen.

Mounted B&W portrait photographs of the Calgary Intermediate Hockey Team for 1905-1906. Each photograph is captioned with the individual's name and position.

Photographs [top down]:
H. Thorpe, C. [Centre], Capt. [Captain]
W. Bates, L.W. [Left Wing]
W. Henderson, R.W. [Right Wing]
J. Dalton, G. [Goaltender]
C. Rouleau, Mgr. [Manager]
H. Bailey, Sec. Treas. [Secretary-Treasurer]
A. McHugh, R. [Right Defence?]
H. Walton, P. [Position Player?]
J. Rilance, C.P. [Position Player?]

Collection of 5 street car tickets from cities in the prairie provinces.

Includes 4 adult-fare tickets, 1 each from Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge, and 1 child-fare ticket from Edmonton.

"Get the Street Car Habit - It Pays" on back of grey ticket.

B&W group photograph of the McDougall School Patrol, captioned "McDougall School - Awarded the Alberta Motor Association top aggregate trophy for best school patrol in Calgary - Term 1960-1961". Monthly card calendar attached below.

McDougall School Patrol children pose in rows, smiling. Seated children on either end of the front row hold stop signs. Two large trophies placed on floor in front. Caption in black ink on verso reads "Clayton [P or D?]" [possibly one of the children pictured].

A pamphlet from the Canada Pacific Railway titled “The Staff of Life: A Story of Winter Wheat Production in Southern Alberta, Canada.” The pamphlet was printed by the Western Ptg. & Litho Co. in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet discusses wheat during winter, profits in winter wheat culture, irrigation, development policies, rainfall statistics, land values, and crop statistics among other topics. The map in the centre of the pamphlet illustrates Canadian Pacific Railway lines in the Western, Central, and Eastern sections of Southern Alberta.

This certificate represents 10 shares of stock in Beaver Oils, Limited that belongs to Mr. James Brown.

This certificate represents 1 share of The Glencoe Club that belongs to Roy Austin.

Script certificate for that D. G. Weidenhamer is the holder of a debenture of the denomination of 25 dollars.

Certificate number 22319 of The Prudential Oil and Gas Company Limited, certifying that W. J. White is the owner of 10 shares at $1 each, numbered 259805 - 259814. Dated October 1, 1914.

"The Civic Programme and Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God on the occasion of The Coronation of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, May 12th, 1937." Event was held on May 11 at the Arena in Calgary and included prayers, hymns, announcements, and performances by the Salvation Army Citadel Band and a choir. Includes messages from government officials and schedules for other events in the city on the same day.

A program for the Governor’s Banquet in the Fairholme Dining Room at the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta on June 23, 1947. The guest speaker of the evening is listed as Mr. Maurice Brown of Calgary, Alberta. The program outlines the order of events such as the invocation, several songs, introductions, and presentations. The program also includes the evening’s menu and the lyrics for the songs. The program was printed by General Printing and Bookbinding Limited in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

A program and catalogue for the Calgary Spring Horse Show which was held from April 5 to April 9, 1921, in Calgary, Alberta. The cost of the catalogue is listed as ten cents. The catalogue includes daily programs most of which consist of various meetings of breeder associations, shows, contests, public addresses, and auction sales. The catalogue also includes various lists of competing horses categorized by breed and various advertisements for local businesses.

A program and catalogue for the Calgary Spring Horse Show which was held from March 23 to March 27, 1920, in Calgary, Alberta. The cost of the catalogue is listed as ten cents. The catalogue includes daily programs most of which consist of various meetings of breeder associations, horse shows, contests, and a parade. The catalogue also includes various lists of competing horses categorized by breed and various advertisements for local businesses.

Program produced by the Victoria Arena Rink in Calgary, Alberta, ca. 1937. Includes photographs of arena management, coaches, and hockey players.

Contents:
President's photographs [Fred Johnston, President Rangers Hockey Club; Dr. J. H. Birch, President of the Calgary Artificial Ice Rink Co. Ltd.; Jim Hammill, President Bronks Hockey Club]; Official Ice Hockey Rules; message from J. Lloyd Turner, Manager of the Arena; "The Bronks" [hockey club update]; Pee-wee and Junior Lineup [page is left blank]; "The Rangers" [hockey club update]; Senior Hockey photographs and short player biographies [Lindsay Carver; Mike Onychuck]; Pee-wee Hockey photographs and short player [Jack "Morenz" Brackenbury; Frank "Primeau" Quigley; Red "Horner" Smith; "Boll" Crowley] and coach [Harold "Spud" Murphy, Coach; Leo Murphy; Angus McLellan; Gail Egan; Ed Gooder] biographies; Alberta Senior Six Hockey League Schedule; Senior Lineup and Scorecard [filled out for a game related to the Allan Cup Final played between the North Battleford Beavers and the Sudbury Tigers]; Introducing Junior Hockey; Junior Hockey photographs and short player biographies [Doug French; Lorne Metcalfe; Tim Stark; Jack Maher]; photograph of Cecil "Tiny" Thompson posing with 4 Pee-wee goaltenders; and Senior Hockey photographs and short player biographies [Bob Kennedy; "Shammie" Shamlock].

Additionally includes several print advertisements for local businesses.

A program for the First Motor Racing Meet for the Calgary News Telegram Cup. The racing meet was held on the Gridiron Course at the South East Calgary Corporation’s Boulevard in Calgary, Alberta, on August 12, 1911. The race was held by the Motor Racing Association and the program was printed by Star Printing Works. Inside the program is a list of all the participating cars, their names, owners, drivers, horsepower, the time it takes to start, and a blank column for their race time. Some of the times for the cars have been filled out in pencil. On the back of the program is a short list of rules and regulations.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a second letter from Teddy Rundle (see 76-5); and letters from former colleagues and acquaintances. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Includes a letter from the South African Club, notifying Steele he is their honorary president; a letter from John A. McDougall, Mayor of Edmonton; a letter from R. Belcher; and others. Handwritten; typewritten.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Clagary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora wishes her father a happy birthday, and describes the visiting she and her mother are doing in Calgary. She mentions Captain and Mrs. Mackie who just left Calgary for Edmonton. 2pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses their general activities and comments on the weather, her father's health, and a news clipping about Colonel Irvine. 1 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes that her mother is still not well and suffering with a bad bout of influenza. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general activities in Calgary, the snubbing of her mother and aunt in the local 'social happenings' reporting; and many detailed questions about the Steele genealogy for her own planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her activities, her correspondence, and continues to request information about her father's family for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her mother's hosted monthly tea; the visit of Captain and Mrs. Mackie, and asks her father further questions about his family and their stories for inclusion in her own memoir. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her activities in Calgary, comments on family members she has received letters from, and thanks her father for his sending "pedigree, ancecdotes, etc" her way for inclusion in her planned memoir. 1 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in [Winnipeg]. Flora describes their new neighbours, and discusses a musical concert they attended. She comments on points her father has written in his letters to her, and discusses generally her activities in Calgary. 3 pp.

Hand-written letter from [George Hope Johnston] to Sam Steele dated January 16th, 1911.

Three scraps of paper with accounting figures written by SBS (household expenses, etc.)

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Comptroller Fred White and others; several items relate to Steele's leaving the Yukon and include letters of introduction for him as well as an offer to be stationed next in either Macleod or Calgary; one letter from an anxious mother wondering about her prospecting son.