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Item · January 7, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Replies to her letters, reflecting with humour on the complaints that come with his age. Describes possible plans for her to visit for a party in Red Deer.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · January 21, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having received the insurance papers for her wedding ring. States that she made a good impression at the party the weekend prior and jokes about the rowdiness.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · March 3, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. States that he will not be able to see her for three weeks due to a busy time at work, but that he loves and misses her. Mentions having changed rooms at the hotel.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 30, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions planning to get his blood test done in preparation for their wedding, and urges her to do the same. States that his holidays begin on Monday, at which point he will make his way to Calgary in order to finalize arrangements for the wedding. “Make the best of your last few days of freedom.”

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · December 2, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Urges her not to dwell on his past life but for both of them to start anew as partners, with reference to a conversation they had the night before.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · January 28, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Anticipates a busy week at work, with several banquets planned. Apologizes and expresses embarrassment after some unspecified events that occurred on the weekend.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 4, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having gone to a movie. States that he wants to say some things that have been on his mind, namely how he trusts that they will be able to overcome obstacles together, and how he has been pondering a taxi driver’s words to him that he was lucky to have a girlfriend who looks after him as she did when he was sick in the car.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 20, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions playing cribbage and buying a radio and a new pair of shoes. Describes visiting the dentist, who said he was recovering well from his dental problems. Sends well-wishes to acquaintances.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · May 21, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to his newly-wedded wife Louise in Calgary. Describes looking for a home for them to share in Red Deer, mentioning a particular possibility which did not pan out. “Well dear, I don’t know what to write or say. I guess the last two weeks has spoiled me … so dear this is short and sweet like me.”

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · February 8, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes beginning the course he is taking at the camp. Mentions a planned trip to Toronto, where they will tour Canada Bread Co., Canada Packers, and a large dairy operation. Mentions plans to visit his family. States that some of the men in the mess are Freemasons like himself, which has helped him in getting acquainted. Asks to be sent the Sports Week and Red Deer Advocate.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · December 23, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes gifts he’s received in the mail. Expresses regret for not being able to see her on Christmas eve, but hopes that the two will share a home come next Christmas. Reflects on the unexpected happiness he’s found in their relationship, and his hopes for their marriage. Wishes a merry Christmas.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · December 25, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Expresses gratitude for having received an unexpected Christmas phone call from his mother, father and two sisters. Expresses wishes for his and Louise’s future happiness.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · March 1, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden, Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions an enclosed bank order and an error in his pay that is being sorted out. Describes cooking classes and exams that he is taking.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · November 17, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he looks forward to his visits to Calgary to see her, and looks forward to a time when they will be able to see each other every day. Mentions the beginning of winter weather.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · February 3, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he enjoyed their restful weekend together. Mentions having received mail from his mother which included photographs of family and a letter from friends in England.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 6, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having written to his mother, who is unwell, and his sister, who is having vision problems. Describes a quiet Easter weekend, involving working, going to the movies and listening to a hockey match on the radio. Mentions submitting his income tax papers and expecting a return of $63.49. Reflects on times when they looked after each other when sick due to overconsumption of alcohol.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 12, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes doing errands on his day off. Mentions an enjoyable evening at a Sergeant’s house, celebrating his wedding anniversary. Describes missing home.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 9, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions spending Easter with his family. Mentions sending money, describes his pay and expenses. Mentions receiving an Easter bunny from her (Louise).

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · [1940s-1950s]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

St. Patrick’s day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Includes a comical verse remarking on the quality of the card and wishing luck on St. Patrick’s day. Unfolds vertically and horizontally to reveal the end of the verse and the inscription which reads “Just a note on a large piece of paper. So good luck, Love, Clay.”

Stewart, Clayborne