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Stuk · October 14, 1949
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Birthday card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Inscription reads, “Here $10.00 toward an electric razor but got you these blades to use in the meantime haha. All my love, Louise.” Card features a rhyming verse and is illustrated with cartoon animals in love.

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Stuk · February 14, 1949
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Valentine’s Day card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Text within reads “Gosh! I’m glad you’re mine for keeps and I can see you every day! How can I be so sure of that? Well, Honey, try and get away!” Inscribed “And that’s for D- sure. Feb 14/49. All my love, Louise.” Includes a cartoon which depicts a man with a ball and chain around his ankle being embraced by a woman.

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Stuk · December 7, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Christmas card with letter for Clayborne and Louise Stewart, from the Gables in Ewell, West Surrey in England, signed “Your English Mother.” Extends thanks for their previous letter. Describes the shortages and rationing of food, clothing and gasoline in England. Provides family updates. States that all are okay and in good health, despite the difficult times.

Bestanddeel · 1910s-1950s
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Documents relating mostly to the later life of Clayborne Stewart, who lived in Red Deer, Alberta. Includes a collection of letters and cards documenting his 1946-7 courtship and subsequent marriage with his second wife, Louise (legal name Zenobia) nee Taylor. The two exchanged letters while Louise was living in Calgary and Clayborne in Red Deer; many of Clayborne's letters to Louise and other correspondence are collected here. Stewart worked as an army cook in Red Deer, and attended an army cook training course at Camp Borden in Ontario in 1953; the file also includes letters written from Clayborne to Louise during this time.