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1940 booklet contains the Programme and Child Development Topics for Alberta's Twenty-Second Annual Child Welfare Week (March 24th to 30th, 1940) held in Elk's Building and Canadian Legion Memorial Hall.

Includes:
List of Alberta Council on Child and Family Welfare Officers for 1940; "A Code of Honour for the Canadian Child"; The Older Child; Amount of Sleep Necessary for Good Health in School Children; Your Child and Its School; Don'ts for Mother to Keep Baby Well; Diet Tables [infancy to 6 years]; Food Values [table]; Low Cost Adequate Meals for One Week; Reasons for Using Pasteurized Milk; Malnutrition - Its Chief Causes; Books for School Children; Weight - Height - Age Tables [infancy to 18 years]; Sunlight. Additionally includes short stories and print advertisements for local businesses.

1959 booklet contains the Programme and Child Development Topics for Alberta's Forty-First Annual Child Welfare Week (March 29 to April 4th, 1959) held in Canadian Legion Memorial Hall.

Includes:
List of Alberta Council on Child and Family Welfare Officers for 1959; Petitions [Administrative Offices of the Children's Aid Department must be well served by the city transit system; Re Housing Neglected and Delinquent Children on the Same Site; Extension of Hours of Service of Children's Aid Department]; "The Children's Charter" [Declaration of Geneva]; Thistletown Hospital; Qualifications of the Social Worker; "Draft International Declaration of Human Rights"; Feeding of Baby; Diet Tables [infancy to 6 years]; Food Values [table]; The Council's Brief on Education; Everyday Resolutions on Health and Safety; "A Code of Honour for the Canadian Child"; Books Recommended by the Children's Department of the Calgary Public Library; Weight - Height - Age Tables [infancy to 18 years]; Sunlight. Additionally includes short stories and print advertisements for local businesses.

An insurance plan of the town of High River, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2250. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, two index pages, and 7 detail sheets. 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. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. This particular plan is listed as Copy No. 13 and was issued to Phoenix Assurance Company Limited of London in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of High River and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail areas.

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.

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 18 assorted postcards all addressed to Mrs. G. A. [Lulu] Dyker, sent between 4 May 1947 and 14 Oct 1960. 1 postcard [date unclear] was sent before 1946.

10 postcards were sent by Mrs. G. A. Dyker's son Hedley "Hed" Dyker; an additional 4 postcards were written and sent jointly by Hedley and his sister Jean during a visit to Edmonton. Of the remaining 4 postcards, 2 were sent by an Olga O'Neail; 1 was sent by her daughter, Margaret "Marg" McFadden née Dyker; and 1 was signed simply "Della". The brief correspondence largely addresses travel, including the senders' arrival and departure to and from various locations and what they have done or will do there; short life and work updates; and general greetings and well-wishes.

Images include buildings in Calgary and Edmonton (Alta.), bridges in Edmonton and Vancouver (B.C), landscapes and scenery (mountains, lakes, and rivers) in Banff and Jasper (Alta.), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP].

An envelope containing the annual report booklet of Wood's Christian Homes for Orphan and Needy Children including report of the board of trustees and report of finance committee and an invitation letter.

The original manuscript for Prairie Manna: A Brief History of the United Church of Canada in Southern Saskatchewan during the Thirties by [R.] A. Collins. The manuscript was finished in March 1962, and at the time the author was part of the Bowness United Church in Calgary, Alberta. The purpose of the essay is to document and highlight the contributions made by the United Church of Canada to various communities in southern Saskatchewan. The author gathered information from numerous different sources about the United Church of Canada and also provided information on southern Saskatchewan's historical and economic background.

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].

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.

Receipts for purchases made by Donald McFadden at various authorized Esso dealerships and service stations. Bundles appear to be organized by dates around a particular excursion, and consist primarily of "Imperial Oil Limited Esso-Matic Invoice(s)" with other receipts attached. Includes a set of punched Esso credit card receipt stubs which have been stamped "PAID" by the Royal Bank of Canada. Three of the stubs are marked with the slogan "Put a Tiger in your Tank."

"Set amid rolling hills and picturesque mountain views, Calgary's most complete facilities for all your social events, small or large."

Large display brochure advertising "Rockyview Park", an event facility capable of hosting 150-1500 attendees located outside of Calgary, Alberta operated by Dale and Bev Hari. Brochure includes information on hosting Banquets, Barbecues, Entertainment, Christmas Parties, and Conventions. Also provides information on "Facilities unequalled in Calgary" and "Select[ing] your menu and style".

Includes a sample menu displaying "Year-round Favorites" and their Christmas Menu, as well as a building plan of the facilities and a map to the Rockyview Park grounds.

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.

Receipt book maintained by Donald James McFadden, containing the details of approximately 50 poultry sales made to various individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Included receipts are dated between 3 August 1966 and 18 November 1966, and record the purchaser's information [Name and Address], date of transaction, and details of transaction [including amount, type, and base price per unit of items being sold and total purchase price]. The seller's information ["D. J. McFadden, Rivers, Manitoba"] is recorded as a stamp on the front cover of the receipt book.

Some receipts contain short handwritten notes providing additional context on poultry orders and deliveries.

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

A collection of meeting minutes from the Regional Co-ordinating Committee meetings. The minutes range from December 4, 1968, to December 6, 1969. The locations of the meetings are listed as Calgary, Alberta, and the International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each document lists the date, location, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Each document also includes copies of reports or supplemental materials mentioned in the minutes. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings included provincial reports, various motions, regional minimum prices, and promotion and merchandising.

"Special Collectors Issue" Glenbow-Alberta Institute reproduction of the 9 March, 1912, issue of satirical newspaper the Calgary Eye Opener. Includes political cartoons, short local and federal news updates, and humourous or satirical paragraphs and jokes.

The General Index to the Insurance Plan of the City of Calgary for 1961 to 1972. The index was created by the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau, Limited and the copyright was registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number for the index is listed. At the beginning of the booklet is a map of the Calgary area divided into 10 sections. The index is divided into several sections with paper dividers. The sections are “Blocks,” “Specials,” “ Streets,” and “Volume 1” through to 10.

A pamphlet titled “Phosphorus” by Dr. J.D. Beaton, Chief Agronomist. The pamphlet is from Cominco Ltd in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet is marked as Number 28 and was published on December 30, 1975. On the cover of the pamphlet, there is a bubble map illustrating the role of phosphorus in crop production. The pamphlet provides information about the importance of phosphorus in crop production and covers topics such as the properties of phosphorus, phosphorus placement for cereal crops, phosphorus fertilization of corn, and residual phosphorus.

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.

A brochure titled “Flax Weed Control Guide” issued by May & Baker Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. The brochure advertises two chemicals sold by May & Baker, ‘Buctril’ M for “Broad-leaved weed control in flax,” and Asulox F for “Wild oat control in flax.” The brochure contains various photographs and illustrations of different plants the chemicals can be used to eradicate, and also provides information about how to use each chemical and how to optimize their use. The year “1977” is handwritten on the cover page.

A brochure advertising Treflan, an herbicide for controlling the spread of the weed Green foxtail. Treflan is a product from the company Elanco in Calgary, Alberta. The brochure outlines the steps for using Treflan and includes illustrations of the process. On the back of the brochure, there are testimonials from farmers in Manitoba who have used the product, as well as a testimonial from Dr Elmer Stobbe from the Crop Science Department at the University of Manitoba. The year 1977 is handwritten on the cover of the brochure.

A brochure titled “‘Asulox’ F a remarkable Wild Oat Killer for post-emergence use in flax” issued by May & Baker Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. The brochure advertises the chemical ‘Asulox’ F and provides information about the kind of weeds and plants it can kill, where it should be used, how much to use, when to apply, and the effects the chemical has on weeds other than Wild Oats. The year “1977” is handwritten on the cover page.

A brochure titled “Flax” published by the company, Elanco. The brochure advertises Treflan, a selective herbicide for weed control. The locations of the company are listed as Winnipeg, Manitoba and Calgary, Alberta. The brochure was written by Don Cruikshank, a farmer from Manitoba. The brochure provides information and illustrations about how to use the herbicide on flax crops to protect them from weeds. The year 1977 is handwritten in the top right corner of the brochure cover.

Program issued in accordance with the Young Women's Christian Association [YWCA] Calgary chapter's Women of the Year Awards (1979).

The booklet gives a brief history of the Persons case [the 1929 judgment by the Privy Council of England which ruled that Canadian women were to be considered persons], a list of Women of the Year award nominees, a list of 50 women of achievement invited as special guests, the program of events and dinner menu, and brief profiles of the "Famous Five" [Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise Crummy McKinney, Emily Gowan Murphy, and Irene Parlby].

Includes 1 complete sheet of 54 commemorative stamps marking the 50th anniversary of the Persons case judgment.

A handbook for the Canada West Foundation. The handbook is meant for prospective members and outlines the details of the non-partisan and non-profit research organization. The handbook states that the organization's offices are located in Calgary, Alberta. The handbook discusses the organization’s origins, funding, objectives, board members, and various projects. A blank membership application card is attached at the end of the handbook.

A collection of documents and propaganda from an anti-Pierre Trudeau political movement called the "United West Association." Outlines the former Prime Minister's socialist and communist policies and tendencies, and includes income and expense statements, event posters, newsletters, articles (opinion pieces), political cartoons, calls to action, and duplicates and photocopies of book chapters and other printed materials.

A rosary and booklet containing instructions, prayers, and the twenty mysteries including artworks, packaged in a plastic baggie. The booklet and baggie both include contact information for Our Lady Queen of Peace Foundation Inc. A note on the baggie reads "This is a free gift."

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from June 1955, which was partially revised in June 1972. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 8. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 26 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 Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. 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 features numerous residential neighbourhoods.

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."

A satirical twenty dollar bill for Ralph Bucks from Calgary, Alberin 2000. The writing on the bill states that it is for use in private hospitals and is a “legal tender for increased administration costs, advertising, unnecessary treatments, and profit.” On the front of the bill, there is an unflattering cartoon illustration of Ralph Klein, former premier of Alberta who was in office from December 14, 1992, to December 14, 2006. The bill is meant as a satirical commentary on rising private healthcare costs. On the back of the bill are several phone numbers for key political figures in Alberta whom people are encouraged to call to oppose hiked health care costs. The bill is presumably a response to the Klein government’s decision to cut healthcare spending by 21% between 1994 and 1996 and the increase in the privitization of healthcare systems.

Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 2000-2001 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2001. 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 may also change during the crop year to reflect changes in freight rates."

"In a short period of time, Nexera canola has changed the face of canola production. Its healthy, high oleic profile, lighter taste, and longer fry life guarantee continued strong demand in consumer-ready markets."

Corporate report produced and published by Dow AgroSciences regarding Nexera canola for their 2006 fiscal year. The report details the development and production of the Nexera variety of canola and canola oil and the consumer and market response to Nexera canola during the 2006 fiscal year.

Contents:
Nexera Canola, the World's # 1 Specialty Canola (p. 3)
Executive Summary (p. 4)
A Growing Opportunity (p. 6)
A Made-in-Canada Solution (p. 7)
Growing Consumer Acceptance (p. 8)
Nexera Canola Contracts (p. 10)
Nexera Canola Growers (p. 11)
Growing Demand, Supported by Science (p. 13)
With Our Thanks (p. 14)
The Vision (p. 15)

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.

Program for a 2015 performance of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap", directed by Kate Newby.

Includes:
Vertigo Theatre's 2015-2016 Season [schedule]; A Note from the Artistic Director; Audience Information; About Vertigo Theatre; The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie Directed by Kate Newby [The Cast; Creative Team; Time & Place; Special Thanks]; A Closer Look; Director's Notes; Cast Biographies [with cast photographs]; Creative Team Biographies [with team photographs]; Vertigo Theatre Gratefully Acknowledges the Support of Our Members and Donors; Vertigo Theatre Society [Board of Directors; Directors; Staff]; 2015/2016 Sponsors; advertisements for upcoming plays at Vertigo Theatre; and various advertisements for local businesses.

An information package for GrainsConnect Canada supply chain. The folder contains an information booklet, an unused notebook for recording grain samples, and a page with directions for setting up an "electronic funds transfer."

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.

Two second-place blue ribbons that were awarded to Mrs W.R. Gibson from the Calgary Horticultural Society. One ribbon was awarded for a Scabiosa plant and is listed as class number 73 and exhibit 5. The other ribbon was awarded for a Double Blue plant and is listed as class number 111 and exhibit 2. The Double Blue ribbon is listed as a Constance Hanson exhibit and on the back of the paper tag is stapled a handwritten note with potting instructions. The paper tags include advertising for garden supplies from Vigoro.

A Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies maps and constitution booklet. The booklet lists the council members of the organization and outlines the various articles of the constitution such as meetings, funds, by-laws, notices, and amendments. The booklet also includes several maps of locations in the Canadian Rockies such as Emerald Lake and Yoho Valley, trail routes to Mount Assiniboine, and trails around Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lake Wapta, and Lake O’Hara. The booklet was printed in Canada.

A booklet in Loving Memory of Dr. Hugh A. Dempsey. Potaina "Flying Chief" 1929-2022.
Dr. Hugh A. Dempsey was one of Alberta's most prolific and influential public historians.
The booklet involves information about his celebration of life ceremony held at Fort Calgary.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Sam’s mother-in-law; two letters from Z.I. Wood, Assistant Commissioner of the NWMP; and letters from former colleagues, including E. Dudley. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from C.A. Harwood concerning business and financial matters,; includes a letter from Mrs. Strickland thanking SBS for his letter of sympathy on the death of her husband,etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her fathe r[in Winnipeg]. Flora writes about how she would like to live at home in Calgary, and hopes to be home for Christmas or New Year's. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter and envelope from Flora Steele in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general topics, and asks her father to please write all he can remember of his own family, so Flora can include it in the memoir she is writing of her life. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora tells her father that her mother is ill, and goes on to request further information about Sam's descendents for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities in Calgary, books and movies she had read and seen, and discusses further her interest in the Steele family, etc. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora quotes clippings that mention Sam Steele, writes about her activities, people she has heard from, and asks her father further questions about his family and experiences for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora has further questions about her father's ancestors, and also asks Sam to recount any of the songs he sang to her and her siblings when they were young; includes general information about her life in Calgary. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Harwood in Calgary to SBS at Fort Osborne; letter includes a sketch by HS; 1 sheet.

Business card for Symens & Meyer, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries (Calgary, Alberta)

Nominal roll of 'E' Division, NWMP, Calgary; black leather note book with covering explanatory note written by Harwood Steele (ca. 1969). Includes a roll of horses of 'E' Division.