Wedding anniversary card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. For their fourth anniversary. Inscribed “May 7/51, All my love, Louise.” Front has a watercolour-style illustration of a spaniel dog.
Stewart, LouiseValentine’s Day card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Text within reads “Gosh! I’m glad you’re mine for keeps and I can see you every day! How can I be so sure of that? Well, Honey, try and get away!” Inscribed “And that’s for D- sure. Feb 14/49. All my love, Louise.” Includes a cartoon which depicts a man with a ball and chain around his ankle being embraced by a woman.
Stewart, LouiseBirthday card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Happy birthday, Love Clay.”
Stewart, ClayborneBelated birthday card, presumably for Clayborne or Louise Stewart, signed “Trudy, Dolly + Les.” Depicts a cartoon raccoon who explains that the birthday card was late due to overconsuming alcohol in an effort to toast the recipient.
Christmas card from the Buffalo Hotel staff in Red Deer AB to Clayborne and Louise Stewart. Note within inscribed “To Clay + Louise from the Buffalo Hotel Staff.”
Buffalo HotelGet well card inscribed “Red Deer Masonic Lodge [illegible].” Front has a rabbit with pipecleaner ears, and the card’s text reads “Hope you feel better. A bunny rabbit’s mostly ears and right now I am too— Just waitin’ ‘round to hear the news that you feel good as new.” Presumably for Clayborne or Louise Stewart.
Valentine’s Day card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Unfolds several times to reveal a verse and cartoons expressing that he is the only man she’d choose. Inscribed “Clay: Feb 14/48. As ever yours, Louise. All mine.”
Stewart, LouiseEaster card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.” Includes illustrations of tulips and a verse.
Stewart, ClayborneAdvertising document from the HBC, which notes the aspects of the HBC which make it a superior purchaser for furs.
An informational booklet supplied by HBC, and meant as an introductory text for novice fur trappers. The booklet provides tips on trapping, both general and specific to various types of animals, as well as information on the preparation of skins. Additionally enclosed is a postal envelope from the HBC, addressed to Ivan Diegel, of Craigmyle, Alberta.
An HBC brochure, listing the Company's raw fur buying agencies, and their addresses. The brochure is decorated with a photograph of aboriginal woman outside of a traditional dwelling.
A handwritten receipt from the HBC Fur Purchasing Agency, made out to [illegible] Diegel, which lists various animal furs and associated values. Additionally enclosed is a postal envelope from the HBC.
A shipping tag from the Singer Fur Co., meant to be cut out of the larger brochure. On the reverse of the brochure, price quotes for furs from various animals, as well as for Ginseng root, are provided, as are shipping instructions for any furs.
Advertising brochure from the HBC, which promotes the HBC department store in Calgary, as well of general tourism in Calgary. The brochure contains information on the types of items carried by the Bay department store and recommendations for tourist activities in Calgary, as well as customs' information for American visitors to Canada.
1. Documents pertaining to Orvis Kennedy:
A) undated newspaper clipping of a 22.5 x 13 cm photograph of Orvis Kennedy standing at a podium behind a ballot counter. The caption reads "Tense Moment Between Ballots."
B) undated Edmonton Journal clipping; headline reads "Tough, folksy ‘backroom boy’ retains role with Socreds." Story written by Bob Bell; it describes then league president Mr. Kennedy’s changing role with the Social Credit Party. Story includes an uncredited photograph of the subject.
C) undated newspaper clipping; headline reads "Hustling Party Organizer in Cross-Country Race." Story describes Mr. Kennedy’s core role with the Social Credit Party; includes a portrait of the subject with the caption "Man in a Hurry."
D) holiday greeting card with a green cover that opens to a colour portrait of Orvis and Gladys Kennedy. Two notes handwritten in blue read "Eph 3:20" and "Loving by, Orvis & Gladys."
E) holiday greeting card with a colour photograph of Orvis and Mary Kennedy on the cover. Handwritten message inside the card reads "Very best wishes to you both; Orvis and Mary."
F) newspaper clipping [Edmonton Journal] dated Thursday, February 7, 1997; headline reads "South Side Merchant Social Credit Nominee." Story outlines food merchants win at the Social Credit nomination for the federal constituency of Edmonton-Strathcona and includes a photograph of Mr. Kennedy (national organizer and president of the Alberta Social Credit League) congratulating Sydney H. Thompson.
G) Edmonton Journal newsprint cover page dated Sept 6, 1972. Includes story on Orvis Kennedy’s retirement and a portrait of the subject.
H) obituary for Gladys Kennedy (1919-Nov 23 1995).
I) obituary for Orvis Kennedy (1908-1997).
J) undated Edmonton Journal column on the death and legacy of Orvis Kennedy. Includes a photograph of the subject with the caption "Kennedy was the organizational czar of the party from 1940 to the 1960s."
- Documents Pertaining to Ernest Manning and his family:
A) Two (2) 15 x 10cm pamphlets containing stanzas extolling the virtues of E.C. Manning. The cover contains the title "A Tribute to Hon. E. C. Manning," for his 50th birthday party to take place on Sept 30, 1958 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; credit given to Hon. A.J. Hooke. One copy has had the back cover partially ripped off while the second copy has had it completely removed and the cover is detached.
B) Edmonton Journal newsprint page dated Sept 27, 1968, p.85; headline- "New era beginning as premier retires." Fragile condition; ripped top.
C) Edmonton Journal newsprint front page dated Sept 27, 1968. Headline - "Manning Resigns." Includes large photograph of the subject at caucus. Fragile condition, several cut outs throughout the document.
D) Edmonton Journal newsprint dated Feb 25, 1996; A7; headline - "Alberta’s Master builder: Premier Ernest Manning presided over rebuilding of the province." A handwritten note on the top left corner contains funeral information. Commentary is a tribute to Mr. Manning and includes two photographs of him.
E) Duplicate of item D without the handwritten note.
F) Edmonton Journal cut out with a handwritten date as May 28, 1998; headline- "Moshing Manning: Preston’s Son is an alternative rocker." Includes a photograph of David Manning on stage and one of Preston Manning jamming with his son and nephew.
G) Edmonton Journal newsprint cut-out dated Sept 28, 1968; headline: "Manning hints retirement may bring new role solving social problems." Story includes a photograph of Preston Manning with a caption questioning whether he will follow his father’s footprints.
H) Newpaper clipping; headline: "Ernest Manning mourned;" colour photograph below headline depicts Preston Manning and mother Muriel following a service for Ernest Manning in Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to The Canadian Press. A handwritten note on the top right corner dates the clipping on Feb 24, 1996.
I) Edmonton Journal cut-out dated May 7, 1996; editorial headline- "Manning shows real leadership." Story outlines Preston Manning’s decision-making within the Reform Party.
J) Edmonton Journal cut-out, undated; headline- "The father of modern Alberta." Story outlines the subject’s prolific political career and impact on the province of Alberta; includes a large medium shot of the subject.
K) Edmonton Journal cut-out; undated; headline- "Socred caucus speaking with a younger voice." A photograph with the caption "Premier Manning with Dr. D.D. Bouvier…newly-elected Socred for Lac La Biche." Story elaborates on speculation regarding Preston Manning’s political role.
L) Edmonton Journal newsprint cut-out dated Oct 3, 1968, p18; headline- "She’d do it all over again, but dreams of the future." Includes a large portrait of Mrs. Manning with the following caption: "Mrs. Manning looks forward to retirement…husband’s announcement was happiest moment of her life."
M) Newspaper cut-out; undated; headline- "Suddenly, Social Credit was king: there was new hope in the land," author: Mark Lisak; Canadian Press. Story traces the origins and rise of the Social Credit Party in Alberta and includes a large photograph with the following caption: "Sen. Ernest Manning honors William Aberhart, 1976…in 1935 the whole world wondered at events in Alberta."
N) Edmonton Journal newsprint page dated Feb 20, 1996; A3; section headline- "Manning Remembered." Page contains fragments various columns and information about the late premier.
O) Edmonton Journal clipping; headline: "Ernest Manning mourned." Colour photograph below headline depicts Preston Manning and mother Muriel following a service for Ernest Manning in Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to The Canadian Press. A handwritten note on the top right corner dates the clipping on Feb 24, 1996.
P) Edmonton Journal clipping dated Oct 26, 1963; headline- "Premier, Mrs. Manning Impressed with Israel’s Great Progress." Includes a portrait of Mrs. Manning and a separate one of Ernest Manning. A handwritten note on the top left corner reads "Nice Picture of Mrs. Manning eh."
Q) 28.5 x 34.5 cm Edmonton Sun full newsprint page dated Feb 24, 1996; headline: "Manning laid to rest." B&W photograph below headline depicts family members, including Muriel Manning and son, Preston Manning, attending the funeral of Ernest Manning at Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to the Calgary Sun. Article below this is titled: "Tributes flow in for ex-premier," and contains a b&w photograph to the left of the caption showing 6 pallbearers carrying the casket of Ernest Manning.
R) 12 X 18 cm B&W photograph of Preston Manning, credited to the Canadian Press, with the caption: R"eform Leader Preston Manning laughs in response to a comment by Reform MP Deborah Grey during opening speeches Thursday morning." There is a handwritten note dating the picture to June 7, 1996.
S) 14 X 13.5 b&w photograph of Mrs. Manning and Mrs. M. S. Parker credited to Goertz Studios, with the caption: "Another Bouquet-The triumphant victory at the polls, Thursday, when the Social Credit government again swept back to power in Alberta was shared by the wife of Premier Ernest C. Manning. Mrs. Manning, left, is pictured as she received a sheaf of red roses from Mrs. M. S. Parker, secretary of the Alberta Social Credit League at the Social Credit headquarters."
T) 31.5 X 13 cm clipping with the headline: "Manning embodied conservative streak in Canadian character." Article written by Mark Lisac, and concerns the effect Ernest Manning had on Alberta.
U) Two related clippings taken from the Edmonton Journal dated May 29, 1997. One is 30.5 x 10 cm, the other is 19 x 11.2 cm. Headline is: "A stroll down memory lane," and the first clipping contains a photo of Preston and Sandra Manning walking along the High Level bridge in Edmonton. Photo credited to Ian Scott of The Journal.
V) 30.5 x 11.2 cm article from Southam Newspapers in the Calgary Herald titled: "Hundreds pay tribute to Manning." Contains a b&w photograph of Ernest Manning from 1980, credited as a File photo.
W) 7.8 x 10.5 cm clipping titled: "Keith Manning dies in hospital." There is a handwritten note dating the clipping to the summer of 1986.
X) 11.5 x 9.5 cm B&W photograph newspaper clipping depicting Ernest Manning, credited to File photo. Caption reads: "The late Ernest Manning, former Alberta premier, pictured in 1971."
Y) Full-page newspaper article, 10 x 58 cm, from the Edmonton Journal, dated Sept. 28, 1968, titled: "Premier remembers day when $100 bill was rare." Includes two b&w photographs of Premier Manning, one from 1968 and one from the 1940’s. Articles below it contain statements from various politicians regarding Premier Manning, and include two b&w photographs, one of Premier Thatcher with the handwritten note of Murdered his wife, and one of Mike Maccagno.
Z) 12.6x10 cm invitation from The Social Credit Women’s Auxiliaries for a reception in honor of Mrs. Ernest C. Manning.
- The Social Crediter; Edmonton, AB; Aug 11, 1954; Vol. 5 No.6. Headline- "Monetary Madness." Subscription mailed to Frank Parker.
- Social Credit promotional collage-style poster. Contains contact information, black/white photographs of members, brief notes on building and expanding plans.
12. Various articles pertaining to Social Credit Elections:
A) 30 x 60 cm full size newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal dating Dec 4, 1968, titled: "Socreds Set to Decide: Who will be the man to follow these giants?" There are two b&w portraits on both sides of the title, one of Premier Manning on the top left, and one of William Aberhart on the top right. The bottom center of the page contains a photo captioned: "The ‘hot seat’ that six men want, and depicts Premier Manning’s former office." The inside left page contains two b&w pictures of Dr. Walter Buck and Edgar Gerhart, along with their profiles and platforms. The inside right page contains two b&w photos of Alfred J. Hooke and Ray Reierson, along with their profiles and platforms. The back page contains two b&w photos of Harry Strom and Gordon Taylor, along with their profiles and platforms. The paper has been folded twice in the middle, and while it shows some wear and tear around the ages, is in generally good condition;
B) 30 x 60 cm full size newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal dating Dec 4, 1968, titled "Socred D-Day: Strom Still man they must beat," taken from the front page of the paper. Article is one of many on the page, and concerns the upcoming election after Premier Manning’s retirement. Article continues on back portion of the page. Front page contains b&w photo on top left side of 5 people with their faces obstructed by political posters of 5 candidates captioned: "Five of the Six Candidates…Mr. Hooke has no campaign literature." Paper has been folded once in the middle, and then twice more, but is in relatively good condition;
C) 20 x 33 cm newspaper clipping titled "Women Behind Each Candidate for Election," taken from the Edmonton Journal, dated March 12, 1963. Article concerns the work of women during the election campaigns, and their effect on those campaigns. Contains two b&w photos: one on the top right of a woman at a table writing notes on a notepad captioned: "Keeps track of thousands - Mrs. Arksey, secretary to Orivs [sic] Kennedy, Social Credit candidate, makes contact with more than 13,000 members of the Alberta Social Credit League, in preparation for the April federal election." The second photo is on the bottom right of the page, showing a woman painting a man’s face, captioned: "A Final Touch - Don Brinton, Liberal candidate for East Edmonton has a touch-up job by Mrs. Michael Powers, a tireless worker in the party’s committee rooms. Mr. Brinton’s larger-than-life size portrait graces the committee rooms’ main window." Clipping is folded once on the bottom, and is in good condition;
D) 18.5 x 24 cm newspaper clipping titled: "Election Forum." Article concerns the opinions of "Glen Cumming, a Social Credit candidate for Calgary-South." An additional article on the page is titled "4 Candidates In Drumheller," and is concerning the speaking of 4 candidates at a meeting in Drumheller. Clipping contains two b&w photos: one in the bottom left corner depicting a man in a suit with glasses, captioned: "Glen Cumming." The other is located on the top right side of the page, depicting two men shown at a table drinking. This is captioned: "Social Credit Leader Robert Thompson has his right hand bandaged at an election luncheon in Victoria. He injured it in car door while campaigning on Vancouver Island. With him is Dr. Charles Ennals, president of the National Young Social Credit Association." Clipping has a tear up the middle, but is otherwise in good condition;
E) 12.5 x 17 cm clipping titled: "16th Alberta Legislative Assembly," and details the number of candidates elected from each party, as well as the names, constituencies, and political affiliation of candidates who were elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta after the May 23, 1967 election. Clipping appears to have been taken from a magazine of some type, as it is printed on glossy paper. Clipping is in good condition.
Materials relating to D. Lamont of Maidstone, SK's personal involvement in WWI as a Corporal in the 9th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment (C.M.R.R.) and Sergeant in the 9th Regiment of the Canadian infantry Brigade.
Studio portrait of a man in Canadian military uniform. Postcard area on back is unused. R. Guilleminot, Roesplug and Co., Paris.
Studio portrait of three men in military uniform, smoking. The insignia and details of their uniforms differ. Postcard area on back is in English and French; unused.
Pass granting “No. 114094, Sgt. D. Lamont two drivers and two helpers with teams permission to be absent from his quarters from 3pm March 18 to 6pm March 18 for the purpose of proceeding to Mont St. Eloy.” 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Signed by commanding officer and stamped March 18, 1918.
Directs to have men from 52nd and 116th Battalions who were filling in for “Laylor and Eliott” report back to their units.
Assigns a circuit for horse transport around Domart-sur-la-Luce, France area. 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade.
Officers’ mess bill for Freddie Golding, from 33 Service Flying Training School in Carberry, Manitoba. Lists charges for items and services purchased; the total on the bill is $60.08
Printed booklet from the Alberta Returned Soldier Commission which outlines the activities of the members of the Commission, and the services and supports provided to Alberta veterans of the First World War. It includes several letters, reports, and black and white photographs of Commission members.
"To the Supply Officer: Required for Transport Service, North-West Field Force".
Blank, undated supply order form for the North-West Field Force [NWFF] Transport Office, Qu'Appelle Station. Dotted line present at bottom left for signature of transport officer. Unsigned.
Nominal roll listing the members of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles or Little Black Devils), with 3 black and white [B&W] reproductions of photographs:
"Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro" - portrait of Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. Munro in military uniform.
"The 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles) Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro in Command" - shows the battalion standing in military coats and hats.
"The Officer Commanding, Staff and N. C. O.'s of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles)" - shows the officers and staff of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion in military uniforms.
Centre of booklet is the event program, which included: God Save the King [opening], chorus and vocal performances, general selections, a synopsis, and God Save the King [closing]. Performers included: Miss Edythe Lever [soloist], Winnipeg Oratorio Society [chorus], 90th Overseas Battalion Band [band], and Fred M. Gee [accompanist].
Pencil on paper sketch of the North-West Mounted Police detachment buildings adjacent to Battle Creek, which is located in modern-day Saskatchewan.
Weaving is done in a chevron shape, with wheat tails protruding in a fan from the bottom of the chevron. Chevron is attached to another woven triangle, with a wheat woven hanger on top. Contains an information card stating: "The art of Straw Weaving is a tale of wonder and respect. The farmer would weave a straw symbol of the last grain to act as a resting place of the Spirit - thus ensuring a bountiful harvest for the following year. Today the weavings have become symbols of good luck." Card notes that the weaving was handcrafted in Alberta, and contains a date stamp of Edmonton, 2000.
Contains photographs, poetry and decorations on seasonal themes. Each page contains a short poem and an accompanying photograph of a locale in Manitoba, with a decorative illustration in the margin. A small calendar is also contained within, for the year 1915.
Bale, Florence GratiotA painting of a forest scene in the mountains, subtitled ‘A Mountain Vista’. The frame bears the message ‘The Season’s Greetings’, and is signed by the author in pencil. On the reverse, pencil notes include the message ‘ To Mrs. McRiver and the boy who lay down the lay to her’.
Bridgen, Frederick HSheet music for a song titled “Indian Lullaby.” The words were written by McKellar and the music was written by W. H. Anderson. The price for the sheet music is marked as 35 cents. The music was published by Western Music Company LTD. whose locations are listed as Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. The song is part of the Western Vocal Series No. 7030.
Sheet music for a "Military March-Song dedicated to our Canadian Boys by The Khaki Girls of Winnipeg". Words and music by Loreley Mills and priced at 25 cents. "Also arranged for Milttary [Military] Band".
One photograph postcard showing the Winnipeg Women's Volunteer Reserve standing in uniform and holding flowers on Decoration Day, 1916, stamped in green ink on verso by Lyall Commercial Photo Co. Limited.
Mills, LoreleyOne page letter from “Dorothy” discussing, among other things, rumours about the deaths of Hitler and Mussolini. Edmonton, AB.
Thank you note card from “Edna.” Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaBirthday card from Jean Breadner. Colourful paper card with flowers, a ribbon, three notepads and a pencil on the cover. The cover reads “On Your Twenty-First Birthday Sis: Best Wishes for Today and Always”. Inside is a poem and a short note.s.l.
Breadner, JeanOne page letter from Mrs. R. Watts (possibly Clara B. Watts?) describing her recent trip to the country, which prevented her from picking up her ration book on time. Oct. 21, 1944. Edmonton, AB.
Armed Forces Air Letter from Freddie Kaehli Cfn. Discussing a mutual friend. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieArmed Forces Air Letter from Peter Parrish explaining that he will not make it home for Christmas this year, among other things. R. C. A. F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterArmed Forces Air Letter from Freddie Kaehli describing his plans for his upcoming leaves. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieOne page letter from “Della” describing her life working as a field post office clerk for the C.W.A.C.
Knott, DellaOne page letter from “Pete”? describing her interests at school and relationships. Edmonton, AB.
Lists new members names their occupation and who moved their application to join and who seconded. On the back of the sheet is a list with two columns that is illegible.
Canadian Club of WinnipegProgram for a performance at the Banff Springs Hotel by the Toronto Trio and Catherine Wright.
Program for the University of Manitoba Student’s Union Convocation Dance, held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. The program consists of a number of number blank lines, into which a number of names have been written in pencil.
Dance program booklet, containing a list of dances and associated musical accompaniments. A blank space is included next to each dance, into which names have been handwritten in pencil. On the back cover is a brief list of patrons.
Both booklet and cover comprise the program for the Wesley College’s 34th Annual Dinner Program, held at the Fort Garry Hotel. The cover contains a blank space for autographs – partially filled with handwritten names – and the text of three yells / chants. The booklet contains a menu, events program, and a list of graduating students. The events program is interspersed with the lyrics and text of various songs and chants.
Program for the University of Manitoba Engineering Society Annual Banquet, held at the Fort Garry Hotel. The booklet includes a list of the graduating students, cartoons, a menu, the events program, personal messages attributed to staff and students, and a blank space for autographs, which has been filled in partially with handwritten names. The front cover bears an illustration of a graduating student in front of a meal.
Program for the Chartered Accountants’ Students’ Society of Manitoba Second Annual Dinner and Smoker, held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. Contains a menu, and a blank space for autographs, partially filled by handwritten names. The menu portion of the program is formatted so as to resemble a balance sheet.
Program for all three days.
Grand Lodge of ManitobaInformation booklet & program for the royal visit to Old Fort Garry, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 24, 1939. In addition to the events program, the booklet provides some background on the purpose of the event – namely, the ceremonial fulfillment of the obligation found in the Hudson’s Bay Company charter to provide two Elk and two black beavers to the crown upon any visit to HBC lands.
a letter to all Brethren of the Rite in the Valley of Winnipeg bearing an invitation to the 65th annual reunion diner and a sample of the evening’s program.
Shenton, William, Esq.One side bears an invitation to the Burns’ Night - King George Lodge No. 59 26th January 1923 and the program for the event.
Describes the sporting, dance and music events occurring at the 1932 Highland Gathering and Scottish Music Festival at the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB, August 27-30, 1931. Provides schedules and related interpretive information, with black and white photographs throughout.
Canadian PacificProgram for the 1927 Banff Highland Gathering & Scottish Music Festival, including a historical and contextual introduction, and an itinerary for the festival. Held at the Banff Springs Hotel, September 3-5, 1927.
A programme and dance card for the evening of Thursday, January 23rd, 1930 at the Macdonald Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, which is another name for the present-day Hotel Macdonald. The dance event is sponsored by the RCMP “G Division.” The dance event time is 10:00 pm to 1:00 am and 16 dances are listed with their accompanying song. Types of dances listed include the waltz, the fox trot, and the two-step.
Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSouvenir program in accordance with the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 25 May 1939. Published under the auspices of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire as authorized by the Royal Visit Committee appointed by the Moose Jaw city council.
"A Page in Canadian History" provides a brief history of Canada's relationship to the British monarchy from the time of King Edward VII, and information about King George VII and his family from his birth to his coronation on 12 May 1938.
"Moose Jaw --- The Friendly City" gives the history of and current information about the city of Moose Jaw, mentioning [with photographs]: Main Street, the Moose Jaw Auto Park, Crescent Park, the Natatorium [a geothermal mineral pool/spa referred to as a health institute], and the Moose Jaw Wild Animal Park. Additional mention [without photographs] is made of numerous sport and recreation facilities, industry, churches, and various civic works projects.
The program also includes an excerpt from the winning essay of a children's essay contest, a list of presentations and timed events held in accordance with the visit, a map of the city plan of Moose Jaw issued by the Moose Jaw Board of Trade, "Important Information" and "Program Highlights" for attendees, and advertisements.
Program of events for the official opening of Vermilion Provincial Park. Includes a paragraph providing the history of the park and lake area's development as well as the schedule of events and a list of local members of the Vermilion Park Board.
Listed events include a water safety demonstration, Royal Canadian Air Force [RCAF] jet aircraft demonstration over the park, swimming races, a water skiing demonstration, and the official ceremony including a speech from Hon. [Honourable] Ivan Casey, Minister of Lands and Forests.
Vermilion Board of TradeA souvenir program offered by the Junior Training Hall, Leicester, regarding a Canadian travelogue by Mr. E. C. F. R. Mackenzie. The travelogue opens with a section titled "1927. Canada's Year" which recommends visiting Canada in 1927 as it is the 60th anniversary of Confederation and Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place across the country.
Includes the following sections:
A New Class of Ocean Travel - advertisement for the "Tourist Third Cabin" class of Canadian Pacific ocean liners.
Holidays in Canada - gives advice on 3-, 6-, and 7-week long tours of Canada.
Bungalow Camps in Canada - advertising "small log cabins providing sleeping quarters for two or three persons in, and a central Club-house for meals and social intercourse".
Canada for the Sportsman - hunting and fishing, big and small game.
Trail Riding in Canada - horseback riding and camping.
Canadian Pacific Steamships and Canadian Pacific Railway - information regarding routes for each.
Canadian Pacific Hotels - information on hotels owned and operated by Canadian Pacific.
Canadian Pacific Cruises [Around the World, Mediterranean, South African, and South American] - cruises offered by Canadian Pacific.
Independent Tours - could be arranged by Canadian Pacific to "suit individual tastes and requirements", but must be completed within two years.
Also includes 20 reproductions of photographs which show Canadian buildings and hotels, scenery, wildlife, sport, boats, and railways. 2 additional reproductions of photographs show scenery from other locations: Calcutta [Kolkata], India, and Kobe, Japan.
A program for the Thanksgiving service in celebration of the first anniversary of the Social Credit Party victory. The service was held on August 23rd, 1936 in Victory Park, Calgary. The program outlines the order of service which includes several hymns, prayers, and anthems. Several of the songs and their lyrics are listed on the other page. On the back of the program, there are four portrait photographs of Calgary Social Credit M.L.A.s. The program was published by Albertan Publishers Limited.
Albertan Publishers LimitedA program for a memoriam "In Respectful Memory of His Majesty King George V," held by Edmonton Public Schools and dated Monday, January 27, 1936. Schedule includes hymns, prayers, psalms, eulogy, message from the superintendent, and God Save the King.
Edmonton Public SchoolsA program for the United Services Concert which was under the sponsorship of the Sons of England Benefit Society at the Winnipeg Lodges. The concert was scheduled for April 26, 1941, in the auditorium of the Winnipeg Lodges. The proceeds from the concert went to the Queen’s Canadian Fund for Air Raid Victims. The program lists the order of events of the concert. The performances were done by various branches of United Services such as the army, the police, the navy, and the air force.
Sons of England Benefit SocietyA French souvenir programme for the celebration of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, 1934. The celebration was hosted by the ACFA Régionale de Saint-Paul, a non-profit organization, in St. Paul, Alberta. The programme lists the order of events for the celebration and includes several advertisements for local businesses.
Menu and program of events for a festive Scottish event held in Winnipeg on 4 Dec. 1931. The program is written in the Scots language.
Includes Menu, Toast List [Roamin' in the Gloamin'; Winnipeg Scottish, R.F.C. - proposed by Dod Barclay and responded to by Jimmy Caldwell; Scotland Forever - proposed by Alistair Stewart and responded to by Jack Smith], and Songs [Jack Smith]. Also includes "Songs and Festivity".
"From Scenes like this, Auld Scotia's Grandeur Springs."
Program for a 2012 performance of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's satirical mystery play It Could Be Any One of Us.
Includes:
A Note from Craig Hall [Artistic Director]; Director's Notes; The Cast; Creative Team; Time and Place; Special Thanks; Playwright's Bio; Cast Biographies; Creative Team Biographies; A Closer Look [about the history of the play]; Vertigo Theatre: Who Are We?; Vertigo Theatre Society [Board of Directors; Staff]; Vertigo Theatre Gratefully Acknowledges the Support of Our Members and Donors; 2012-2013 Sponsors and Government Funders; upcoming plays at Vertigo Theatre; and various advertisements.
A programme for the Manitoba Historical Society Annual Meeting and commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Selkirk settlement. The meeting was held on June 26, 1962, at 6:30 pm at Lower Fort Garry. The image on the front of the programme depicts a painting by Charles Sheldon “representing the arrival of the second party of Selkirk Settlers at Point Douglas.” The illustration on the inside depicts Fort Douglas in 1817, and the photograph print depicts Point Douglas in 1962. The programme outlines the events for the evening which include greetings, and various reports from board members.
Manitoba Historical SocietyA program for the 21st birthday celebration of the Edmonton Art Club at the Hudson’s Bay Empire Lunch Room on November 6, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta. The program includes a menu for the celebration, the lyrics for the Edmonton Art Club theme song, and several notes about the celebration. Inside the program are two art prints, one depicting a snow-covered valley and trees, and the other depicting a buck standing in front of a lake.
Edmonton Art ClubSouvenir program from the Edmonton Cricket League's Smoking Concert held on 27 November 1912. Largely consists of brief reports on the previous cricket season by various cricket clubs in the league, and short articles about the sport by cricket league figures and sports writers.
Contents:
"Edmonton, a Four Square Community" [August Wolf, Secretary Citizens' League, of Edmonton]; "Hudson's Bay Cricket Club [A. P. Turner, Hon. Secretary]; "Strathcona Cricket Club"; "The North Edmonton Cricket Club, Late the Swift-Canadian Cricket Club, Edmonton, Alta." [H. E. Braley, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer]; "Caledonian Cricket Club"; "Edmonton Cricket Club" [T. H. Clark, Hon. Sec.]; "A" Squadron, 19th Alberta Dragoons Cricket Club"; "Behavior on the Field of Play [R. H. Darke]; "Royal Society of St. George"; "Ideas" [Charles E. Gradwell, Sports Editor, Daily Capital]; "Cricket in the United States" [F. F. Kelly]; "Polo in Edmonton" [Contributed by Lieut.-Col. F. C. Jamieson, President Edmonton Polo Club]; "The Triangular Tournament" [J. N. Pentelow, Editor of "Cricket: A Weekly Record of the Game"]; "Cricket in Western Canada" [Arthur R. Morrison, Sec. Winnipeg Western Canada and Canadian Cricket Association].
Illustrations:
"Frank H. Gasson, First Secretary-Treasurer Edmonton Cricket League. Vice-President Alberta Cricket Association"; "Cliff Parker Captain H.B.Co's Eleven and one of Alberta's keenest sportsmen"; "Jas. Martin the active and genial Vice-President of the Hudson's Bay C.C."; "Strathcona XI" [team photograph]; "An XI of the North Edmonton C.C." [team photograph]; "Some of the Members of the Edmonton Cricket Club"; "Group Picture of the four teams who took part in the Western Canada Tournament last August at Calgary, the teams being Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Calgary"; "Mr. Chas. E. Gradwell"; "M. R. Cobb and F. F. Kelly, who officiated as Captain and Vice-Captain in the match All New York vs. Australians, Oct. 1912"; "R. St. George Walker, President New York and New Jersey Cricket Association and Staten Island"; uncaptioned portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel F. C. Jamieson; uncaptioned portrait of Arthur R. Morrison.
Souvenir program produced by Edmonton's Pythian Dramatic Club for their 1907 production of "Damon and Pythias", a play by Richard Edwards based on the Greek legend about friendship. Includes the program of events for the production as well as information about the cast and the Pythian Dramatic Club's members.
Contents:
C. M. R. Orchestra - Leader Mr. J. T. Richardson - Programme [song list includes "Sounds from the Orient"; "Songs of Scotland"; "Enchantress"; "Peerless King"; Euphonium Solo by Mr. W. Green; "Moonlight"; "Dixie Blossoms"]; "Cast" and list of other involved personnel [Actors; Master of Properties and Stage Manager; Costumes; Special Scenery; Electrical Effects]; Act I ["A Street Scene in Syracuse"]; Act II [Scene 1 - A Chamber in Arria's House; Scene 2 - The Senate House of Syracuse; Scene 3 - A Chamber in Arria's House; Scene 4 - A Dungeon]; Act III [Scene 1 - A Street; Scene 2 - Another Street; Scene 3 - A Dungeon]; Act IV [Scene 1 - Garden at Damon's Residence, Syracuse; Scene 2 - Exterior of Damon's Villa, near Syracuse]; Act V ["Public Place of Execution in Syracuse"]; Pythian Dramatic Club [list of members].
Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local businesses.
Pythian Dramatic ClubA schedule, map, and artist line-up for the Up & Downtown Music Festival held in Edmonton, Alberta on October 5-7, 2018. Includes a land acknowledgement, "Safer Spaces Policy," list of volunteers, and advertisements for local businesses.
Rain Shadow Productions Ltd.The Alberta Homestead Journal. 12-page journal printed in Edmonton, AB, described as a journal for the farmer and his family. It features stories on agriculture, farmer conventions, farm equipment sales advertisements and opinion columns.
Clipping depicting a large b&w photograph of Georges P. Vanier, Governor General of Canada. The photo shows his entire body to the knees, and the caption reads: "A statesman, a soldier, a great Canadian. All Canada mourns the passing of George P. Vanier, Governor-General of Canada." Below this is the insignia for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, printed in New York, No. 1,544, vol. LX. Front cover contains a large b&w ink drawing of four figures, three on snowshoes with one carrying a child, in a winter landscape. Caption reads: "Canada - The Uprising in the Northwest - White Inhabitants of the Saskatchewan Region Leaving a Settlement, After an Indian Raid." Remainder of the paper contains news from around the world, including Canada and the Riel Rebellion.
Vol. 49, No. 13,550 (July 29, 1893) of the Saturday Globe. The feature article “Calgary: Alberta’s Capital” provides, despite its title, a broad overview of the province of Alberta, including Edmonton, and small towns such as Olds. Accompanying photographs depict various scenes from the province, including prairie landscape shots, agriculture, and town buildings.
In addition to the feature article, a number of brief miscellaneous articles and stories are carried on the last page of the newspaper. A number of advertisements for products and businesses are also present.
Newspaper clipping of a poem written in memoriam of F.J. Dixon, Manitoba MLA, by Roy St. George Stubbs, son of Lewis St. George Stubbs. From One Big Union Bulletin.
Front page title reads "Macleod - Jubilee, Anniversary of the Arrival of the Northwest Mounted Police"
Extensive promotion of the Jubilee celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the entry of the N. W. M. Police into Western Canada. Article topics include the early days of Fort Macleod, an exploration of the Waterton Park area, stories of pioneer women on the frontier, and other historical narratives.
Local Qu'Appelle World War II era newsletter with accompanying envelope addressed to W. G. Rea, Esq. of Lang, Saskatchewan.
Updates on matters of local interest and importance: births, injuries, illnesses and deaths, marriages, local social events, business updates, persons leaving and returning to Qu'Appelle [on leave, furlough, or holiday], and letters to the editor from current and former Qu'Appelle residents.
Qu'Appelle Board of TradePromotional booklet published by the Lethbridge Daily Herald largely about the city of Lethbridge, including its schools, banks, homes of prominent citizens, agricultural and industrial opportunities, hotels, energy products [coal, natural gas] and farming and ranching opportunities [wheat production, livestock raising]. Shorter segments on other Southern Alberta municipalities [Warner, Stirling, Taber, Magrath, Cardston, Raymond, Carmangay, New Dayton, and Medicine Hat] featured as well.
'Why I Love the West" by J. D. Higinbotham [poem]; "Southern Alberta - Past and Present" by E. N. Barker, Cardston; "Lethbridge Coal Fields - Among Largest and Richest in the World"; "Lethbridge City Council, 1912"; "Canadian Board of Control - Executive and Committeemen of the Seventh International Dry-Farming Congress"; "Mayors of Southern Alberta Towns"; "Our Fine Schools - Lethbridge has Buildings and Equipment equal to the Best"; "Our Civic Progress - Gratifying Story of Municipal Development"; "Transportation - Lethbridge, Strategically Situated, will be Important Railway Centre"; "Lethbridge Exposition - Story of Growth as told by the Secretary"; "Lethbridge Parks and Boulevards" by H. J. Goode, Chairman Parks and Boulevards Committee, of City Council, 1911; "Industrial Lethbridge - Splendid Vantage Point for Manufacturers"; "Lethbridge in Summer Time"; "Southern Alberta - An Agricultural Paradise"; "The Lost Mounted Policeman" by J. D. Higinbotham [poem]; "Our Natural Resources - Their Conservation an Imperative Patriotic Duty"; "Farm Woman's Problems - What the New Movement Means to the Farmer's Home"; "Women as Farm Owners" by Clinton M. Shultz; "The Dry-Farming Congress - What it Means to the Future of Southern Alberta"; "Southern Alberta - Land of 12 Hours a Day Sunshine"; "Lethbridge in 1911 - Essay by Lethbridge School Boy which won premier honors in Board of Trade Contest"; "Warner - A Town that Keeps Growing"; "Stirling - A Town With a Future"; "Thriving Taber - One of the coming big places of the South"; "Magrath - The Garden City"; "Cardston - Situated in one of the richest belts in Alberta"; "Raymond - The Home of Opportunity"; "Carmangay - Leading Centre of a Populous District"; "New Dayton - One of the Garden Spots of the South"; "Will Transform Vast Country - South Alberta Land Company"; "Medicine Hat, Alta. - The Industrial Centre of the Great North West, and the Centre of the Largest Field of Natural Gas in the World"; "Woman's Activities - Lethbridge Ladies do much for advancement of the City"; and "Story of Progress - Told by Statistics".
Also includes approximately 170 black and white [B&W] photographs, portraits, and illustrations.
Lethbridge HeraldMenu card for Hotel Brunswick, Winnipeg, MB for April 12, 1908. Front cover features an engraved illustration of the hotel on Main Street. Proprietor is “Jas. Fowlie.” The wine and spirits list features eight (8) Scotch whiskeys.
Commercial Café paper menu in original plastic-window cover, edged in burgundy with three of the four gold corners intact. Windows have dried spills. Front of the menu includes advertisements for Barrett & Olson Men’s Wear and Bates Electric as well as the Commercial Café name and address (10333 – 82 AVE) in South Edmonton. Menu prices are often obscured by black marker with new prices handwritten beside. A typewritten page dated Sunday, April 25th shows specials and lists desserts such as “Flapper Pudding.” Back page has four advertisements for Hollywood Coldwaves, McBeth Agencies, Self’s Meat Market, and Capitol Cleaners and Laundry Limited.
Menu for the Silver Inn Restaurant, located in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to menu offerings, the item also includes the restaurant’s phone number, address, and opening hours. Menu is chiefly composed of Chinese cuisine.
Menu for ‘The Shanty’, the restaurant of the Queen’s Hotel in Ethelbert, Manitoba. In addition to food, the booklet also contains the wine and beverage menu.
Menu for the Elite Cafe in Banff, Alberta. In addition to food items, the menu also contains a selection of fountain ice cream and soft drink items on the reverse. Some items and prices have been added in either pencil handwriting, or as typed text.
A menu for New Year’s Dinner on January 1st, 1917. The dinner was held by the No. 4 Company of The Canadian Scottish “In a Field” and “Somewhere in France.” The menu lists food being served such as soup, various roasts, vegetables, and sweets. Inside the menu on the first page are the handwritten names of Bob Wilson, Harry A. [Binnis], and E.B. Barker. On the back of the menu is a small illustration of candles and a mirror showing the path leading to a town. The menu was printed by The Brazier Press.
Book of 24 tickets for the “Indoor Fun Carnival” to be held in the Calgary Arena Sept. 11 – 18, 1937. Proceeds from the Carnival went to the Bigger and Better Hockey Association of Calgary. The words “Bobby [W?]hels Book” are written in pencil on the cover. Calgary, Alberta.
Song book prepared by the Transcona Public Parks Board, Entertainment Committee, titled “Community Song Book: for Open Air Concerts to be held in the Transcona Public Park.” Contains the lyrics to 45 songs. Transcona [Winnipeg], Manitoba.
Dance card for an evening at the Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan. Card is partially filled in with partners’ names. Features advertisements for the Cameo Café and Checker Cabs on the back.
Program for the Winnipeg Inter-High Schools Swimming Gala, put on by the Manitoba Section of the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association. Includes a list of the gala officials on the front and a listing of the swimmers for each event.
Season Ticket for the 1954 Edmonton High School’s Senior Rugby season. Price is listed at $1.50 for games held at Clarke Stadium. Good for League Games only. Ticket is numbered 1539, and has been stamped 4 times out of a possible 5. The back of the ticket lists the dates of particular games, as well as the teams playing.
Booklet titled, "1956 Red Deer Exhibition Prize List for Ladies and Junior Activities Day, August 2-3-4." Cover is done in a thick, cream-colored paper stock with red writing, and includes ink drawings of fair activities, including a Ferris wheel, food for judging, and cows. The back cover contains the address of who the list was sent to: "Mrs. F. Grimson, Box 1115 RR 1, Red Deer." A 2 cent Canadian stamp was put over the opening upon mailing. The interior contains lists of the committees in charge, regulations for entry, and the class numbers and categories for entry. Inserted into the booklet are entry forms for the event. Printed by Advocate Press of Red Deer.
Brochure of the lectures and demonstrations featured at the fourth winter session. It also contains a listing of the members of the organization.
Manuscript in commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada. This is a collection of transcripts of 67 interviews conducted with pilots and flight engineers of the golden age of bush flying. These first person narrations are biographical and the manuscript's multiple parts constitute different experiences and perspectives of the birth and development of Canadian aviation, forming a comprehensive body of literature relating to the history of the Canadian aviation industry. The 64 transcripts are photocopies and vary in length. Also enclosed are photocopies of newspaper stories featuring members of the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, as well as a brief description of the manuscript and its origins by Tony Cashman.
Short Biography of Artist Tom Roberts. The cover features a headline announcing “an exhibition and sale of paintings by Tom Roberts.” The inside of the slip contains a biography of the artist, while the back has the company name, the Eaton Company Limited, printed at the centre.
Set of four laminated placemats depicting sepia scenes of prairie life, celebrating the centennial of the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, Manitoba.
Souvenir ‘Stampede City Dollar’ coin, in accompanying cardboard holder and envelope addressed to a Mr. Frank De Man in Granum, Alberta.
Booklet with a grey cover and a red border titled "1919 Prize List Spirit River Agricultural Society, Third Annual Fall Fair, Tuesday, Sept 16, 1919." Includes 23 pages detailing the prizes of the fair, along with advertisements.
The Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada Calgary Branch Constitution & By-Laws.