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              Item · June 1893
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              "The above School, supported jointly by the Government and the Church in the Diocese of Rupert's Land, aims at giving a sound Religious, Moral and Industrial Training to Indian boys and girls."

              Monthly magazine published by the Rupert's Land Industrial School in Winnipeg. Editor Reverend W. A. Burman, Principal of the School.

              Contents:
              "General Committee" - list of staff and executive committee members; "Rupert's Land Indian Industrial School" - a brief history of the school; "The Indian Problem - IV"; "The Confirmation Service"; "The Diocese"; "Other Schools"; "School Notes"; "C.M.S. Gleaner"; "Our Children's Column" - features short compositions by Edith Asham, age 9 ["School"] and Samuel Stevenson, age 11 ["Fish"]; "Our Children"; "Receipts for May"; "The Bishop of Qu'Appelle" - reports that Reverend Willian John Burn is the new Bishop of Qu'Appelle; "The Bishop of British Columbia" - reports that the Right Reverend William Willcox Perrin is the new Bishop of British Columbia.

              Item · July 24, 1901
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              (Please note: this item is very likely a copy and not an original printing.)
              Vol. 2, No. 19 of the Western Canadian newspaper, a local paper from Manitou, Manitoba. Reports on the goings-on of residents, provides commentary on local foot ball games, agricultural discussion and political opinion pieces, and advertisements and classifieds.

              Item · 1910-[1940]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A collection of documents relating to Alex J. Swan, a medical professional who lived in Binscarth, Manitoba who served as a Major in World War I. Includes certificates both medical and military, telegraphs, a letter to Mrs. Swan from her brother George who was also serving in WWI, and newspaper clippings from 1940 describing the wedding of other Swan family members.

              Item · Aug. 1911
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              "A series of articles written by practical men on subjects of interest to those looking to better their present condition", issued by the General Passenger Department of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.

              Contents:
              "Soil Conditions along the Grand Trunk Pacific" by Professor Thomas Shaw;
              "The Rush to Canada West" from "The Farmer and Stockman";
              "Animal Husbandry along the Grand Trunk Pacific" by E. S. Bayard;
              "The Qu'Appelle Valley" by Herbert Quick;
              "Social Conditions along the Grand Trunk Pacific" by Professor E. E. Faville;
              "Grain Farming along the Grand Trunk Pacific" by Chauncey P. Reynolds;
              "Synopsis of Canadian Northwest Land Regulations"; "Volunteer Land Grant Warrant"; "Settlers' Freight Rates"; "Customs Regulations"; "Freight Regulations"; "Quarantine of Settlers' Stock"; "A Synopsis of Western Canada's Striking Progress in 1910"; and "The Rush of Immigration into Western Canada for the Year 1910";
              "The Settler's Twelve Commandments - Wheat Raising in a Nutshell" by the Saskatoon Board of Trade.

              Shaw, Thomas
              Item · December, 1911
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The first student publication from the Nutana Collegiate Institute, when it was still the Saskatoon Collegiate Institute, and bearing the title "The Collegiate Hermes." Subtitled "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready), it includes history and information on the collegiate, student writing samples, athletics report, notable alumni (some names redacted), and advertisements for local businesses. The name Clifford Bell [?] is written on the front cover.

              Saskatoon Collegiate Institute
              Item · April 1916
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              An issue of St. John's College [University of Manitoba] student magazine, published April 1916. Includes 1 B&W photograph and list of St. John's College Magazine Staff [Editorial and Business] for 1915-1916.

              Contents:
              Editorial; "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" ["it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country"]; Our Empty College Halls; Election of Senior Student [Mr. N. C. Smith]; In Memoriam for Reginald E. "Rex" Parrott [with 1 photograph]; "Shakespeare" by The Warden; "Foreign Immigration (continued) II. initialed N. C. S. [N. C. Smith?]; "Running a Rapid" initialed H. C.; "The Clergyman's Problems in Our Rural Parishes" (continued from last issue) by the Reverend Canon Jeffery; Honor Roll [list of "St. John's Students on Active Service"]; Dining and Eating at the Olympia; Echoes from the Barracks by a "Linseed Lancer"; "My Youthful Attempts at a Menagerie" contributed by Doc. Pop, Our Zoological Expert; Athletic Association Notes; Literary Society Notes; Church Society Notes; Missionary Society Notes; Parlor Notes; Exchanges; Personals; Dry Humor from the Professors' Breakfast Table; and School Notes [Hockey, with 1 team photograph; Basketball; Personals].

              Item · 1921
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Periodical published in support of the Edmonton Veterans' Amputation Association. Contains a collection of articles, stories, poems, photographs and illustrations generally relating to Canadian military activity and to Canada more broadly, during and shortly after World War I. Also includes several pages of print advertisements for Edmonton and other Alberta-based businesses and services.

              Contents:
              Foreword [Lieutenant-Governor R. G. Brett]; Message from the Prince of Wales; "At the Block" (illustration); The Edmonton Veterans' Amputation Association [W. E. Davies]; The Romance of Quebec [Canon F. Scott]; Canada's Last Hope [Robt. T. Anderson]; Amputation Men [Brigadier-General W. A. Griesbach]; A Provident Woman [J. George Rush]; Some Personalities of the War [Brigadier-General H. F. McDonald]; How Many Canadians Are There In Canada? [Harold R. Peat]; "A" Squadron Canadian Corps Cavalry [Robt. T. Anderson]; Souvenirs of the War [Robt. T. Anderson]; Workers in Bondage ["Toby"]; Our Heroes [John D. Hunt]; How British Prisoners Escaped the the Hun Prison Camp [Captain R. F. Henry]; The Song of a "C.M.R." [Captain J. M. Comyn-Ching]; First Canadian Officer to Escape from Germany [Colonel Pete Anderson]; The Graves of Our Dead [E. L. Chicanot]; A Land in the Making [Hon. Chas. Stewart]; The Great North-West [Agnes C. Laut]; The Seance [H. B. Marriott Watson]; Our Fallen Heroes [Mrs. Arthur Murphy]; "Old Mac" [Trooper A. K. MacKinven]; Who Leads the Bay Mare Home Tonight? [Trooper A. K. MacKinven]; Story of a Flying Man Who Brought Down One of the First Zeppelins in Flight ["an Observer"]; Farewell to Canada [Trooper R. T. Anderson]; Christmas With the Stardust Artillery [A. W. De H. Smith]; At Ypres, April 1915 [Trooper R. T. Anderson]; The Birches [S. Jean Walker]; A French-Canadian's First Experience at the Front ["Gleblack"]; The Machine Gunner Who Failed to Hear [Patrick MacGill]; The Silent Toast [Frederick G. Scott]; Hun Bombed Operating Room at Doullens as Surgeons Were on Last Case; The "River Clyde" - How the Navy Won Six V.C.'s in a Day; Horse Sense ["Gleblack"]; Just a Little Tow-Haired Kid [Nellie L. McClung]; "Lest We Forget" [J. P. Gerrie]; The Alberta Returned Soldiers' Commission [William T. Webb]; The Passchendaele Rose [J. P. Gerrie]; A Reminiscence of the Early Days [Right Reverend H. Allen Gray]; Flanders' Mud (illustration); Some Notes on the Old Forts of the North Saskatchewan River [John Blue]; Militia Training and the C.E.F. [Colonel F. C. Jamieson]; The Edmonton Exhibition; The Junior Red Cross [Mrs. M. E. Waagen]; In Memory of Brave Men [Bishop Crossley]; Motherland [Robt. T. Anderson]; Bivvies in France [Robt. T. Anderson]; On the "Duck-Walks" East of Ypres [Robt. T. Anderson]; Somewhere [Robt. T. Anderson]; The Unbroken Line [Canon Scott]; The Super-Nelson; Cool Cracksmen; On Active Service ["Cobber"]; The Coal Resources of Alberta [Howard Stutchbury].

              Edmonton Veterans' Amputation Association
              Item · Aug. 1923
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Magazine containing humourous [satirical] articles, short stories, poems, jokes, and book and theatre reviews. Additionally contains several printed advertisements taken out by various local businesses. Original price 10 cents.

              Inside This Book:
              Golluf [Golf]; Three Men - a tragedy; News Item Year 2050; The Powder Puff; and other light (very!) Summer Reading.

              Item · June 21, 1924
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              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.

              Item · Apr. 19, 1924
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The final edition of The Calgary Albertan newspaper from April 19, 1924. The header indicates it is the twenty-third year of publication and it is newspaper No. 44. The story on the front paper is titled “Many Killed in Chicago Factory Fire.” The newspaper is filled with articles, numerous advertisements for businesses in Calgary, Alberta, and a few cartoon strips. The articles cover topics from world news to movie and actor profiles to automobile news to stories of Easter Sunday Services.

              The Calgary Albertan Newspaper
              Item · September, 1925 - June 1947
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Two year books from "S.N.S." (Saskatoon Normal School) for the school years of 1925-1926 and 1946-1947. They both include composite photographs of graduating students, writing samples and poetry, yearbook staff lists, athletics reports, editorials, and messages from the principal. The 1925-1926 copy has the inscription "Margaret M. Rennie, Room A. S.N.S." on the first page, many handwritten signitures under "Autographs" on pages 56-57, and the signature of orchestra conductor Mrs. Helen Davies Sherry on page 115. The 1946-1947 copy has two newspaper clippings attached to the inside of the front cover reporting on the death of Dr. Frederick James Gathercole, one being from the Leader-Post of Regina, Saskatchewan and dated Tuesday, December 28, 1993. Another clipping on the funeral service for Mrs. E. J. Ouellette is taped to page 34, and an obituary for Michael Joseph Schafer is taped to page 65 underneath his portrait, dated 1947. A retirement notice for Roy Lockert, also clipped from the Leader-Post and dated Friday, July 4, 1980, is attached to page 101. Pages 102-104 contain various other materials taped in including graduation programs, a red heart-shaped autograph book with signatures, and a typed memo on the decision of the Saskatoon Normal School Student's Assembly during their executive meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 1947 to "allot a sum of $50 to the next assembly for the buying of a radio." It also includes advertisements for local businesses.

              Students of the Provincial Normal School, Saskatoon
              Item · April 9, 1926
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

              Alberta Sun
              Item · June, 1928
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Vol. XIII, No. 2 of the Hermes. Includes composite photographs and write-ups on the graduating classes of the year, short stories and poems by students, an autograph page (signed by Norma Bennett and Lissetta Elviss [?]), a list of pieces collected for an art gallery and prints of selected pieces, information and photographs of various clubs and sports teams, and advertisements for local businesses. The front cover bears a gold foil image of a version of the caduceus with winged shoes, and the name J. M. Bishop (Room VI) is written at the top.

              Nutana Collegiate Institute
              Item · June, 1929
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Vol. XIV, No. 2 of the Hermes. Includes photographs and write-ups on the graduating classes of the year, short stories and poems by students, an autograph page with many signatures, information and photographs of various clubs and sports teams, and advertisements for local businesses. The front cover bears a gold foil image of a version of the caduceus with winged shoes, and the name J. M. Bishop is written at the top.

              Nutana Collegiate Institute
              PE002528 - Gossip!
              Item · 25 May 1930
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              "Of the unusual. This little book is published on the 10th and 25th of each month. It tells of Social and Club Activities, Important Events, and the interesting offerings of Exclusive Shops. Authentic notices of coming private and public events will be accepted for publication."

              Local Winnipeg magazine lists upcoming events and local news. This issue contains short articles and written pieces regarding traffic and pedestrians, theatrical performances, children's musical competitions, book reviews, recipes, diets and diet culture, shops and services information, "Gossip Hears" [society pages which give information about local individuals and their recent activities], and a discussion of Manitoba's liquor law.

              Also includes small illustrations and short, humourous quotes or poems.

              Hesson, Hilda
              Item · Oct., 1930
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              An annual publication celebrating the United Scottish Association, Hallowe’en and promoting a carnival event hosted by Minto Armouries on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st, 1930. It has a printed coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland on the cover. The publication contains various advertisements, and articles about subjects ranging from Highland dress, to the study of Scottish character, to the analysis of Scottish poetry and song. The publication also includes the Carnival Programme which lists numerous attractions and activities such as vendor stalls, exhibition dancing, public dancing, and a baby show. A list of meeting places and times for Scottish Societies located in Canada and Scotland is listed near the end of the publication as well.

              United Scottish Association
              Item · June, 1931
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              VOL. XVI, No. 1 of the Hermes. Includes photographs and write-ups on the graduating classes of the year, short stories and poems by students, information and photographs of various clubs and sports teams and other school updates, and advertisements for local businesses. The front cover bears a gold foil image of a version of the caduceus with winged shoes.

              Nutana Collegiate Institute
              Item · May 1931
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Student magazine published by the Vancouver Chinese High School and University Students' Association in May 1931.

              Contents:
              Officers of the Forward; Officers of the Association; Preface [Fred H. Yew Pon]; "China Is Canada's Potential Richest Market" [Hsiki Chow]; Pacific Area Students' Conference; The Chinese Playground [donated by the Chinese Benevolent Association]; "The Duties of the Chinese Students Abroad" [Philip Y. Chu]; "Is Friendship Necessary to Mankind?" [Andrew Lam]; "A Plea For a Modification of Canada's Most Unfair Chinese Immigration Restrictions" [Quene Yip]; "Impressions of a Doctor" [Wong Tai Wai]; Chinese Students at the University of British Columbia; "China Among the Nations" [Thelma Y. Chong]; "My Gratitude" [Andrew Lam]; "A Study of Marriage" [Dick C. Woo]; "Evening On English Bay" [A. M. Stephen]; "Chinese Music - A Cultural Problem" [S. C. Zia]; Our Athletic Club; "The Student Movement in China" [Buck S. Chong]; Our Chinese Library; "What of the Future?" [Hilda Hellaby]; "Chinese Students and Sports" [Thomas H. Wong]; "Immigration and Civilization" [Fred H. Yew Pon]; "Soccer as Played by the Chinese in Vancouver" [Tong Louie]; "Trade Between Canada and the Orient" [Thomas H. Wong]; "Reverie In Autumn" [Lee Po]; "My Reflections of Life" [Andrew Lam]; "Girl Guides" [Mary G. Lam].

              Photographs:
              "Members who took part in the Play, held in the Avenue Theatre last December, under the auspices of our Association to raise funds for the publishing of this magazine" [group photograph - additionally captioned with Chinese characters]; "Members of the Chinese Student concert in aid of the U.B.C. Stadium Fund, Feb. 20 1931" [group photograph - additionally captioned with Chinese characters]; "Hsiki Chow" [portrait].

              Additionally includes 2 print advertisements for Chinese businesses in Vancouver.

              Vancouver Chinese High School and University Students' Association
              Item · [c. 1934]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Ephemeral information on the Social Credit movement founded by former Alberta Premier William Aberhart, circa 1934. "Study Group Feature No. 5" consists of academic material on the Social Credit System with handwritten notes, featuring "The Perfect Circle, the Blood Stream of the State." An unanswered questionnaire measuring agreement with the demand to increase the food quota and implement a clothing allowance has handwritten notes and doodles on the verso by Mr. Aberhart, dated Tuesday, February 5, and includes an illustration titled "Do it at once moment." Two of the newspaper clippings are articles titled "Chronicle Question Box" and consist of separated questions and answers on Social Credit, and the third is a photographic print of Aberhart.

              Aberhart, William
              Item · [ca. 1938]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Pamphlet discussing the merits of Social Credit government policy in the province of Alberta, and the negative impact of the federal government, taxes, and banks on citizens. Sections include "The Tyranny of Finance and the Tragedy of Effort", "To Whom Does the Credit Belong?", and "Awakening".

              "You are a Shareholder in the Province of Alberta - Assert Your Sovereignty - Demand that your Credit gives you Purchasing Power Freedom Security - Your Will is Law"

              Item · Aug. 16, 1944
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The Royal Canadian Air Force Windy Wings Anniversary Issue. This particular issue is Vol. 4, No. 7, and was published by the No.15 Service Flying Training School (S.F.T.S.) on August 16, 1944, in Claresholm, Alberta. The publication has very articles about students from the school, the various clubs at the school, maintenance workshops, sports teams, and the parachute section staff.

              No. 15 Service Flying Training School
              Item · August 25, 1944
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Vol. II No. 32 of Out of the Scramble ("Hot off the Tarmac"), a World War II-era newsletter for the No. 17 Service Flying Training School in Souris, Manitoba. Includes local news, book recommendations, jokes and anecdotes, comics, lists of graduates and transfers, athletics report, a call for submissions, and an apology for the print quality, as they were "really having trouble in getting the good quality mimeo paper."

              Item · May, 1946
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

              Calgary Associate Clinic
              Item · 1 Aug. 1946
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Military bulletin published by the Calgary Headquarters of Military District 13 in Canada (Western Command).

              Contents:
              Editorial - Citizenship [p. 1]
              D.O.C.'s Corner by Colonel T. E. Snow O.B.E. [pp. 2-3]
              Report on Reserve Force Committees from Western Command Bulletin, Colonel T. E. Snow [pp. 4-8]
              Biographies of Reserve Force Committee Chairman; Lt-Col [Lieutenant-Colonel] H. Pryde E.D. Calgary; Lt-Col H. C. L. Gillman V.D. Edmonton; Mr. E. L. Skerritt Bassano [pp. 9-13]
              Lacombe Community Hall [p. 14]
              Notes for Talks on Citizenship by "Andy" [pp. 15-17]
              Reserve Force "Circus" [p. 18]
              The 68th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment [p. 19]
              Innisfail - Military History - from the Innisfail Province [pp. 20-23]
              Notes from Committees, War and Peace - Major H. J. Towerton E.D. [pp. 24-25]
              The 19th Medium Regiment R.C.A. [p. 26]
              Camp Notes - Winterburn 1946, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment - By Capt. [Captain] E. M. Mason [pp. 27-30]

              Cover and illustrations by S/Sgt. [Staff Sergeant] Inman H.Q. Western Command.

              Headquarters Military District 13, Calgary
              Item · April, 1949
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              An article from Vol. 33, No. 4 of the Bulletin of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists that has been "reprinted for private circulation." Includes information on the history, stratigraphy, formation, development, and yield of the Leduc oilfield in Alberta, with a focus on paleontological characteristics. It is signed "Compliments of D.B. Layer" on the front cover.

              Layer, D. B.
              Item · 1968-1969
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              4 volumes of an Alberta nature and wildlife magazine, covering Winter 1968, Spring 1969, Fall 1969, and Winter 1969.

              Vol. 11 No. 4:
              "Cloven-Hoofed Animals of Alberta" [pp. 3-14].
              "How Fish Feed" - Frank Bishop, Regional Fishery Biologist, Peace River, Alberta [pp. 14-17].
              "Forest Development in Alberta" - Charles Jackson, Liaison Officer, Alberta Forest Service [pp. 18-20].
              "Enforcement - On Its Merit" - Ernie Psikla, Assistant Fish and Wildlife Administrator [pp. 21-24].
              "Dress Rehearsal for Drowning" - A. G. (Gil) Gilmet, Director Water Safety Service, Red Cross Society [pp. 25-27].
              "Cypress Hills Provincial Park" [pp. 28-34].
              "Do-it-yourself Emergency Pack Frame" - Pennsylvania Game News [p. 35].

              Vol. 12 No. 1:
              "Upland Game Birds" [pp. 3-15].
              "Alberta's Public Lands" - Dr. V. A. Wood, Deputy Minister, Department of Lands and Forests [pp. 17-23].
              "Lost Logger's Railway Found" - Edo Nyland, Forester, Alberta Forest Service, Edmonton [pp. 26-33].
              "Fish Parasites" - Michael R. Robertson, Fishery Biologist [pp. 34-37].
              ""Matoxy Sex Apee Quin" - Bad Black White Man" - W. T. Galliver, Administrative Officer, Provincial Parks [pp. 38-46].
              "do-it-yourself Cleaning Board" - Pennsylvania Angler [p. 47].

              Vol. 12 No. 3:
              "Bighorns and Little Horns" - Bill Wishart, Biologist [pp. 4-10].
              "Swans, Cranes and Geese of Alberta" [pp. 11-21].
              "This Dying Watershed" - Edo Nyland [pp. 22-38].
              "Lake and Stream Management" - R. J. Paterson [pp. 39-40].
              "An Antlered Doe" - Milan Novak, Biologist [p. 42].
              "How to Identify Poisonous Plants" - Royal Canadian Air Force 'Down But Not Out' [p. 43].

              Vol. 12 No. 4:
              "How Will We Die?" - S. B. Smith, Director, Fish and Wildlife Division [pp. 4-6].
              "Ducks of Alberta (Puddle Ducks)" [pp. 7-17].
              "Wolves in Alberta - A History 1800-1969" - John G. Stelfox, Canadian Wildlife Service, Edmonton, Alberta [pp. 18-27].
              "Canadian Wolf Defenders" - Robert C. Guest [pp. 28-32].
              "Trapper Roy [Roy Mockler]" - Red Hasay [p. 33].
              "Grave Flats Lookout" [pp. 34-36].
              "Ed Langford" [p. 37].
              "Jim Cherrey" [p. 37].
              "Fish Age and Growth" - Michael R. Robertson, Regional Fishery Biologist [pp. 38-42].
              "Axes" - Alberta Hunter Training Conservation Manual [p. 43].

              West, W. A.
              Item · 1 Nov. 1970
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              "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.

              Edwards, Robert Chambers
              Item · [November 1, 1980 - December 26, 1981]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              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.

              United West Association
              Item · July 1980
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              An issue of a trade publication serving the construction, petroleum, mining, forestry, and related industries in Western Canada. This particular issue was published in accordance with Alberta's 75th anniversary in 1980. Includes a series of articles addressing Alberta's development as a province as well as 66 "Flashbacks" [short snippets of information about important figures and events in Alberta's history, found in black boxes at the bottom of pages 4-7; 10-19; 22-25; 28-37; 40-43; 46-59; 62-69; 72-73; 76-81; 84-87].

              Contents:
              "A pessimistic premier - Struggling over energy and the constitution";
              "Hot, cold and scorching - Alberta's economic history is a case of extremes";
              "The importance of being Ernest - Brown's efforts to save Alberta's past";
              "A genuine hero - Bob Edwards: critic and wit";
              "The Persons Case - Five women fight Ottawa - and win";
              "Guardians of the West - The RCMP in Alberta";
              "Edmonton: The First 75";
              "Blatchford flying high - The story of an airport";
              "Alberta's first premier - Architect of a province - and more";
              "Alberta's other great rivalry - Little Chicago, Little New York";
              "From RCMP camp to thriving city - Calgary's story";
              "Phone calls at the Fort and Fibre optics";
              "Edmonton Chamber of Commerce - A history of involvement";
              "Oil in Alberta - A story 104 years old";
              "From 1907 to 1978 - The creation of a park";
              "Alberta's pioneer bush pilots - A very special breed";
              "A powerful utility - Electrical production over the years";
              "Make your own plate?";
              "Medicine Hat - Prosperous past, promising future";
              "The famous Winnipeg Stampede?";
              "A 71 year history - AAMDC and rural Albertans";
              "Rich oil sands endowment - ... and Province leads world in recovery technology";
              "A City with all the advantages - Calgary booms ahead";
              "World scale petrochemicals - Alberta now in the big league";
              "Room at the inn - Over a century of Edmonton hospitality";
              "Province's potential in coal - Among the world's richest deposits";
              "Tourism is big business - The leisure factor in an industrial environment";
              "Flexibility not rigidity - Manning urges negotiation";
              "Grande Prairie - the real potential";
              "Agriculture - the fundamentals - The part it has played, and still plays, in Alberta's development story";
              "A crock for our birthday - Exhibition of Medalta pottery";
              "Not the fastest draw in the West - But maybe the best";
              "Collection triggers project - Edmonton company finds right arm";
              "A gift to Canada - Anniversary project fills vacuum";
              "A living museum - Experiencing history"
              "A taste of Fort Edmonton";
              Index of Advertisers.

              Also contains several print advertisements for various Canadian and Alberta-based businesses.

              In-Site
              Item · 2012
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The first issue of Marker magazine is titled “The Inaugural Issue.” This issue of the Marker was independently published magazine in Edmonton, Alberta in 2012. The magazine was published four times per year. The goal of the magazine was to “celebrate the work of creative and progressive minds in the worlds of art, culture and music while presenting a socially conscious view of current events.” The magazine was founded by Brnesh Berhe, who was also the editor-in-chief, publisher, and art director. The featured artist of this issue is Ben Stevenson, a music artist from Edmonton, Alberta. The magazine also contains several other articles about arts and culture.

              Item · 2014-01-11 - 2014-03-29
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The Winter 2014 addition of Alberta Craft, published quarterly by the Alberta Craft Council. Includes a message from the Executive Director, Chair and other reports, staff announcements, gallery schedule, information on and photographs of featured galleries, "Shop Talk," a call for entries, calendar, list of members, and advertisements for local businesses.

              Alberta Craft Council
              Item · 2019
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A copy of Eat Local Magazine for Fall 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta. Their slogan is “Eating Well + Building Community.” The magazine includes articles such as an interview with the owner of Olive Me shop, a review of the Happing Nomming cookbook by Martine Partridge, and a Q&A with Mojo Jojo Pickles. The magazine also includes several recipes such as Peach and Pear Compote, Roasted Tomato Soup, Peppered Potato Soup, Creamy Mushroom Soup and a Dirty Chai Affogato. The magazine also includes numerous advertisements for local businesses.

              Eat Local Magazine

              Book: A published work containing the accounts of settlers who immigrated to the East Mennonite Reserve in Manitoba and were present at the 60th anniversary celebration of Mennonite immigration in Steinbach, Manitoba on August 1, 1934. The foreword reads "The desire to record these communications from the pioneer settlers for the descendants of the immigrants and possibly for later Mennonite historical research prompted the publication of this issue" (translated). Contains seven plates bearing captioned photographs, one illustration captioned "A pioneer dwelling from the first winter" (translated), and handwritten notes (in German) on some pages.
              Programs: Two identical copies of a program for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Mennonite immigration, held in Steinbach, Manitoba on August 1, 1934. Includes a schedule for songs and speeches, and lyrics to hymns.
              Newspaper clippings: Five cut-out captioned images from newspapers. One is a photograph of a sternwheeler boat with a smaller long boat beside it in the water, both full of people, caption reads "Arrival of the first Mennonite immigrants in Winnipeg on July 31, 1874" (translated). Two are photograph portraits, one is "Cornelius Toews, deputy of the small community" (translated), and the other is Cornelius Taft (?). One is an illustrated portrait of Gen. Gov. Lord Dufferin, who "visited the Mennonites on August 21, 1877" (translated). The final photograph is the only item in the collection in English and shows a group of horse-drawn carriages (no horses) lined up for a funeral service for Samuel Stoltzfus, "farmer and bishop of the House Amish." The newspaper is called Free Press Weekly Prairie Farmer and is dated April 27, 1949.