Three page letter from Jean Breadner describing her life as a factory worker building air planes in Fort William, Ontario. Includes a B&W photograph of 1707 Crawford Ave, Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanOne page letter from “Dorothy” discussing, among other things, rumours about the deaths of Hitler and Mussolini. Edmonton, AB.
Two page letter from Freddie Kaehli, Cfn. of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, discussing the progress of the war from his perspective. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s (2 Canadian Advanced Base Workshop).
Kaehli, FreddieThank you note card from “Edna.” Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaTwo page letter from “Edna” reflecting on practicing aircraft repair, among other things. Ft. William, ON.
Williams, EdnaOne page letter from Jean Breadner, recounting her recent activities. Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanFive page letter from “Norma” making plans for a visit. Edmonton, AB.
Four page letter from Ruth McMillan discussing her bowing league and Irma’s upcoming visit. Edmonton, AB.
McMillan, RuthTwo page letter from Sgt. Parrish P.D. of the R.C.A.F., signed “Peter.” Describes the celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving overseas and laments his lack of leisure time. R.C.A.F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterTwo page letter from “Dorothy” describing her life as a student at the University of Alberta. Edmonton, AB.
Two page letter from “Peter” reminiscing about Western Canada in the Fall. Oct. 14, 1944. R.C.A.F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterOne page note from “Norma” wishing “Many happy returns.” Edmonton, AB.
One 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.
One page letter from Pte. Emerson Knott describing his life “loading pullwood” in Northern Ontario. Letter is written in pencil, which is smudging. Struthers, ON.
Knott, EmersonArmed Forces Air Letter from Freddie Kaehli Cfn. Discussing a mutual friend. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieOne page letter from Clara B. Watts. Discusses, among other things, a lecture recently attended on living conditions in China. Edmonton, AB.
Watts, Clara B.Two page letter from Eleanor Hall describing her passage over to Scotland and her life there after volunteering for military service. Includes descriptions of local cultures and landscape. Near Glasgow, Scotland.
Hall, EleanorTwo page letter from “Peter” describing the youth culture in the British town he was stationed in. R.C.A.F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterThree page letter from Edna Williams detailing her life in Ft. William, ON.
Williams, EdnaArmed Forces Air Letter from Peter Parrish reminiscing about Western Canadian country life. R. C. A. F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterThree page letter from “Dorothy” discussing, among other things, the recent death of a mutual friend. Edmonton, AB.
Small French Christmas card from Freddie Kaehli. Contains a small brown pocket square hand painted with a Union Jack, a Belgian flag, and the words “My best wishes.”
Kaehli, FreddieTwo page letter from Jean Breadner describing her life as a factory worker in Ontario. Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanPostcard depicting a foot bridge in a Winnipeg city park from Edna Williams. Includes a brief description of her travel from Ft. William. Winnipeg, MB.
Williams, EdnaPostcard depicting a car driving along an unidentified road surrounded by hills, trees and a body of water, from “Peter.”
Parrish, PeterThree page letter from Freddie Kaehli describing the difficulty of finding Christmas cards where he is stationed in Belgium. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieArmed Forced Air Letter from Peter Parrish describing in detail a 48-hour leave he took in London, England. R. C. A. F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterOne page letter from “Ruth” describing her life in Edmonton. Edmonton, AB.
McMillan, RuthOne page letter from Beatrice Hardie, discussing dinner plans. Edmonton, AB.
Hardie, BeatriceTwo page letter from Jean Breadner inquiring about the health of the family and the job prospects back in Westlock, AB. Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanArmed 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 Peter Parrish describing what he is looking forward to when he returns to Canada. R. C. A. F. Overseas.
Parrish, PeterArmed Forces Air Letter from Freddie Kaehli discussing the high prices of every day goods and his experiences buying from the ‘Black Market.’ 2 Cdn. Adv. Base. w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieThree page letter from “Edna” describing her New Years Eve and upcoming plans. Edmonton.
Williams, EdnaOne page letter from Pte. Della Knott. Describes how she spent Christmas and New Years while working in London, England as a Post Office clerk for the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (C.W.A.C.).
Knott, DellaSmall folded note card from “Ruth” catching up on details about old friends. Edmonton, AB.
McMillan, RuthOne page note from Mr. and Mrs. B. Arntson acknowledging receipt of the money for rent and a couch and inviting their friends to visit them at their new home in Bentley, Alberta. Includes rent receipt for $4 on Ben’s Service Station invoice paper. Bentley, AB.
Four page letter from Freddie Kaehli explaining the meaning of his rank (Cfn.), describing how he spent his Christmas, and noting that since he joined the army he has “met with every religion.” 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieArmed Forces Air Letter from Freddie Kaehli describing his plans for his upcoming leaves. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.
Kaehli, FreddieTwo page letter from Eleanor Hall describing with wonder the history of her surroundings while she is stationed at Lang House, Scotland.
Hall, EleanorOne page of a letter that is missing its concluding page(s). Author unknown. Discusses the sporting activities Irma and the author take part in. Edmonton, AB.
One page letter from Clara Watts inviting Irma for a visit and commenting on the business of women in town. Edmonton, AB.
Watts, Clara B.Armed Forces Air Letter from Eleanor Hall describing her life in Lang House, Scotland. Side of letter is badly torn.
Hall, EleanorOne page letter from “Della” describing her life working as a field post office clerk for the C.W.A.C.
Knott, DellaThree page letter from “Edna” catching up on local news and making plans. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaTwo page letter from Jean Breadner who feels nostalgic for home and anticipates being laid off from her job soon. Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanOne page letter from “Pete”? describing her interests at school and relationships. Edmonton, AB.
One and a half page letter from Jean Breadner announcing her return to Alberta and discussing a letter she recently received from a sailor. Ft. William, ON.
Breadner, JeanThree page letter from “Peter” describing how he spent his time during his leave in Quebec and what he hopes to do once he is discharged. Waterville, QC.
Parrish, PeterOne page letter from “Viola” discussing her job prospects, swimming lessons and old high school friends she ran in to. Edmonton, AB. Found in an envelope with a different date.
Postcard depicting the Pavilion at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba from “Edna”. Short note makes plans for the weekend. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaPostcard that appears to depict the Hudson’s Bay Company store on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton from “Edna”. Short note gives details about an upcoming visit to Westlock. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaHand-written pay stub for the amount of $80.00 for February wages, from Don Stanton, General Merchant of Westlock, to Irma Breadner.
Stanton, DonTwo page letter from “Kay” describing her recovery from some extreme dental work. Islay, AB.
Three page letter from “Edna” discussing significant personal events in her life and the lives of friends. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaOne page, double-sided letter from Peter Parrish updating Irma on his life in Vancouver in the summer leading up to his first term at the University of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC.
Parrish, PeterTwo page letter from “Kay” updating Irma on her dental work and wondering how work is going for Irma while she [Kay] is away. Islay, AB.
Four page letter from “Edna” discussing significant personal events in her life and in the lives of friends. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaHand-written pay stub for the amount of $85.00 for wages, from Don Stanton, General Merchant of Westlock, to Irma Breadner.
Stanton, DonOne page letter from “Dorothy” inquiring about Irma’s wedding plans. Edmonton, AB.
Service program from First Baptist Church, Minister: Rev. Daniel Young. Features a B&W image of the church and contains announcements and the text of a Canada Day sermon. Edmonton, AB.
Three page letter to Irma Lyons from “Edna” inquiring about Irma’s life as a newlywed, announcing that she has a new love and wondering over the end of the war. Edmonton, AB.
Williams, EdnaOne page letter from Clara B. Watts declining an invitation to visit and inquiring about Irma’s baby. Edmonton, AB.
Watts, Clara B.Postcard depicting a military camp in Camrose, Alberta. The unnamed author (likely Irma’s cousin Pte. Emerson Knott) offers to send another postcard showing the Canadian Forestry Corps Camp he is stationed in. s.l.
Knott, EmersonValentine from Jean Breadner. Colourful card depicting a young woman rushing through a revolving door with a heading that reads “A Valentine from a Poor Working Girl”. s.l.
Breadner, JeanBirthday 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, JeanCampaign pamphlet with the heading “Building a NEW SOCIAL ORDER in Canada…” Illustration on front page shows a smiling family of five above the words “Liberal FAMILY ALLOWANCES provide food, education, health, security.” Pamphlet promotes the new Liberal Family Allowance plan as “the biggest step forward in our march to postwar prosperity!” Includes typed letter from Calgary West Liberal Candidate Charles C. Matthews asking voters for support in the upcoming election, with the heading “Let’s Stay Prosperous.” Authorized by the National Liberal Federation – Ottawa, printed by Albertan Job Press Ltd.
Historical pamphlet titled “Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox Church: St. George’s Congregation Dauphin, Manitoba.” The yellow, printed pamphlet, made for tourists, traces the history of the Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox Church in the Ukraine and its growth in Canada. It also provides a detailed history of the development of the congregation of St. George’s and the building of the church. The pamphlet is produced “Compliments of W. J. Perepeluk and Family,” likely members of St. George's Congregation.
B&W, mounted, group portrait of an all-male brass band posing on a wooden sidewalk. Handwritten note on the back identifies the group as the Lamont, Alberta Brass Band. See also PE000567.
B&W, mounted, group portrait of an all-male brass band, identified by a drum with the words “Lamont Brass Band.” Lamont, Alberta.
B&W aerial photograph of a farmer’s field on fire with billowing columns of dark black smoke. Stamp on back of print says “Photo by Bland: Staff Photographer Edmonton Bulletin…”. It is most likely a picture of the Atlantic-Leduc No. 3 oil well, which caught fire in September 1948, taken by Eric Bland.
Bland, EricB&W print of a jet of flame bursting out of the ground in a grassy field, surrounded by billowing smoke. Stamp on back of print says “Photograph by Alfred Blyth, A. R. P. S. Edmonton, Canada…”
Blyth, AlfredSign advertising a cash auction sale to be held at Collins’ Livery Barn in Gronlid, Saskatchewan. Items for sale include livestock, farming equipment and rifles. Owner is listed as E. G. Bickerton and the Auctioneer as D. McDonald. A six (6) year old Bay Gelding is crossed off the list.
Pamphlet advertising summer camp for girls at the Calgary Y.W.C.A.’s Holiday House in Banff, AB. Includes description of the camp and its rules, a registration form and a poem, titled “Camp” by E.H.D. Calgary, Alberta.
Typed, two page letter on Canadian Pacific letterhead from Omer Lavallée, Corporate Archivist for Canadian Pacific to Reverend G. C. Salamon of the Sacred Heart Rectory in Lebret, SK requesting information about the locations depicted in three photographs recently published by his archive. A handwritten post script describes the location of “Photo no 108.” Montreal, QC.
The three photos in question were sent with the letter. Find them under PE000575 (F-3-1-0-7), PE000576 (F-3-1-0-8) & PE000577 (F-3-1-0-9). Apr. 5, 1978, Montreal, QC.
For further correspondence between Lavallée and Reverend Salamon see also PE000573 (F-2-0-0-12) and PE000574 (F-2-0-0-13).
Handwritten letter from Rev. Salamon to Lavallée, on Qu’Appelle Indian School letterhead which has been crossed out and changed to say “Sacred Heart Rectory.” Rev. Salamon answers Lavallée’s questions. Apr. 8, 1978, Lebret, Sask. For further correspondence between Lavallée and Reverend Salamon see also PE000572 (F-2-0-0-11) and PE000574 (F-2-0-0-13).
Typed letter on Canadian Pacific letterhead from Lavallée to Rev. Salamon, thanking him for his assistance. Apr. 20, 1978, Montreal, QC. For further correspondence between Lavallée and Reverend Salamon.
B&W print with a caption edited to say “Mission Indians near Lebret, Sask.” Photograph shows Native school children and their teachers sitting on a hill overlooking Mission Lake. Reverend Joseph Hugonard and Mr. George Harrison, sitting on the left are identified by Rev. Salamon. One of three (3) prints made in 1978 by Omer Lavallée, Archivist of the Canadian Pacific Archives. Lavallée sent the prints to Reverend G. C. Salamon of the Sacred Heart Rectory, Lebret, Sask. in order to confirm their origins. Find correspondence under PE000572 (F-2-0-0-11), PE000573 (F-2-0-0-12) & PE000574 (F-2-0-0-13). According to the correspondence, the original photographs were taken in the 1880s by "Professor Buell."
B&W print of a man wrapped in a blanket standing beside a bake oven. Rev. Salamon identified the bake oven as belonging to the Qu’Appelle Industrial School in Lebret, Saskatchewan. One of three (3) prints made in 1978 by Omer Lavallée, Archivist of the Canadian Pacific Archives. Lavallée sent the prints to Reverend G. C. Salamon of the Sacred Heart Rectory, Lebret, Sask. in order to confirm their origins. Find correspondence under PE000572 (F-2-0-0-11), PE000573 (F-2-0-0-12) & PE000574 (F-2-0-0-13). According to the correspondence, the original photographs were taken in the 1880s by "Professor Buell."
B&W print of the same man as above standing in a cemetery full of graves covered by little huts. According to Rev. Salamon, the photo shows the cemetery of Lebret Saskatchewan. Part of three (3) prints made in 1978 by Omer Lavallée, Archivist of the Canadian Pacific Archives. Lavallée sent the prints to Reverend G. C. Salamon of the Sacred Heart Rectory, Lebret, Sask. in order to confirm their origins. Find correspondence under PE000572 (F-2-0-0-11), PE000573 (F-2-0-0-12) & PE000574 (F-2-0-0-13). According to the correspondence, the original photographs were taken in the 1880s by "Professor Buell."
Small, bound notebook with graph paper and a red cover, advertising for the Great-West Life Assurance Co. Front inside cover, centrefold and back cover of the book are stamped with statistics about the company. There are a few handwritten notes inside, including two short love poems.
Handbill advertising for a performance of Ruth Draper “in her Character Sketches” at the Grand Theatre, Calgary, Alberta. Printed in Calgary by Caniff-O’Brien.
Copy of The Frank Sentinel (Vol. 2, Is. 27) with article describing the Frank Slide disaster. Includes a list of the known dead or injured. Text is very worn and difficult to read. Corrections have been made in ballpoint pen to main article. Printed in Frank, Alberta.
Book of song lyrics titled “Trail Riders’ Sing Song.” The location (Banff Springs Hotel), date and time (8:15 PM) are printed on the cover. There are 19 songs, all versions of popular songs rewritten to be about riding horses through the Rocky Mountains. Printed by Crag & Canyon Presses.
Handwritten letter from author Georges Bugnet to Père Langlois in which he discusses, among other things, his recent novel "Siraf." Lac Majeau, Alberta.
Bugnet, GeorgesBook 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.
B&W print, mounted, captioned, of four members of the Strathcona Curling Club. Caption reads “Winners of British Consols Trophy – M. C. A. Bonspiel 1941” and includes the names of the curlers. Winnipeg, Man. Taken by Robson Studio.
Robson StudioB&W print, mounted, with the caption “Corona Squad, Edmonton Regiment.” Image is of 27 soldiers in uniform holding rifles, posing in a snowy field in front of a large white building.
Invitation to “Mr. McAra” from the Agricultural club to attend an Undergraduate Dance held on February 8, 1929 in Athabaska Hall at the University of Alberta. The front of the card is shaped and illustrated to look like saloon doors. Inside the card is a dance program filled in with the names of Mr. McAra’s dance partners from the evening. Edmonton, Alberta.
Program for a performance held at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, [Winnipeg?]. Presented by the Canadian Buffaloes’ Club.
Program for a private recital held at the Music and Arts Auditorium, [Winnipeg?].
Program for an event held at the King Memorial Church, [Winnipeg].
Program for event held at Trinity Hall, [Winnipeg].
Program for event held at Morse Place United Church, [Winnipeg].
Program for an event held at Young Church, [Winnipeg]. This program features a B&W photo of young woman in graduation cap and gown.
Program for an event held at the Morse Place United Church, [Winnipeg].
Program for a recital held at the Music and Arts Auditorium, [Winnipeg].
Program for a performance held at the West Kildonan United Church, [Winnipeg].
Program for a concert in Salisbury School, [Winnipeg].
Program for a performance at the Y.W.C.A., [Winnipeg].