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Item · ca. 1912
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Two (2) B&W prints, both taken by McDermid Studio. First photograph is a street view in Edmonton, Alberta [Whyte Avenue?], and includes bull team with wagon; engine; automobile; and streetcar. Second photograph is of the Hudson's Bay Company fort, in Edmonton, Alberta. Descriptions and dates from the Glenbow Museum Photographic Archives.

McDermid Studios
Item · Jul. 8, 1931
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program for the annual Hudson’s Bay Company Edmonton employees’ family picnic dated July 8, 1931. Transportation of attendees to the picnic held at Alberta Beach was by train.  Attendees were expected to bring their own cutlery and cups.  Various races were scheduled, with candy prizes for children under nine (9).  After supper events included baseball, soft ball, and pitch and putt games.  President: Mr. A. F. Little, Judges: Mr. A. S. Ramsey, Mr. L. V. Trimble, and Mr. L. H. Thorlaksson, Announcer: Mr. Jack McKay, assisted by large Sports, Entertainment, Refreshment and Transportation committees.  Identified as Edmonton by pencilled notation on the cover.